Xizhi Population 2026

Xizhi has a population of 204,619, making it the #18 biggest city in 🇹🇼 Taiwan, located in Taipei. Roughly 0.9% of Taiwan's population lives here. It is about 38× smaller than Taipei, the country's biggest city.

Location of Xizhi (capital Taipei shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

204,619

Rank in Taiwan

#18

Coordinates

25.07°N, 121.66°E

~16 m elevation · Asia/Taipei

Distance to capital (Taipei)

14 km

9 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Taipei

City	Population	Rank in Taiwan
New Taipei City	4,004,367	#2
Banqiao	551,221	#6
Danshui	189,271	#19
Shulin	180,044	#20
Sanxia	115,185	#22
Yingge	87,920	#33
Sanzhi	23,452	#62

Cities near Xizhi

Neihu274,538 people · ~7 km away
Keelung362,487 people · ~11 km away
Taipei7,871,900 people · ~14 km away
Banqiao551,221 people · ~20 km away
New Taipei City4,004,367 people · ~20 km away
Danshui189,271 people · ~25 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Xizhi?

Xizhi has a population of 204,619 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #18 biggest city in Taiwan.

What region is Xizhi in?

Xizhi is located in Taipei, Taiwan.

Is Xizhi the capital of Taiwan?

No, the capital of Taiwan is Taipei, about 14 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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