Zhubei Population 2026

Zhubei has a population of 212,695, making it the #16 biggest city in 🇹🇼 Taiwan, located in Taiwan. Roughly 0.9% of Taiwan's population lives here. It is about 37× smaller than Taipei, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

212,695

Rank in Taiwan

#16

Coordinates

24.84°N, 121.01°E

~30 m elevation · Asia/Taipei

Distance to capital (Taipei)

57 km

35 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Taiwan

City	Population	Rank in Taiwan
Taipei	7,871,900	#1
Taichung	2,850,285	#3
Tainan	1,856,642	#5
Taoyuan	475,798	#7
Hsinchu	453,536	#8
Keelung	362,487	#9
Neihu	274,538	#11
Chiayi City	263,188	#12

Cities near Zhubei

Hsinchu453,536 people · ~6 km away
Zhudong96,518 people · ~15 km away
Toufen106,310 people · ~19 km away
Daxi94,222 people · ~29 km away
Neili112,845 people · ~30 km away
Bade209,148 people · ~30 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Zhubei?

Zhubei has a population of 212,695 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #16 biggest city in Taiwan.

What region is Zhubei in?

Zhubei is located in Taiwan, Taiwan.

Is Zhubei the capital of Taiwan?

No, the capital of Taiwan is Taipei, about 57 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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