Zhudong Population 2026

Zhudong has a population of 96,518, making it the #30 biggest city in 🇹🇼 Taiwan, located in Taiwan. Roughly 0.4% of Taiwan's population lives here. It is about 82× smaller than Taipei, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

96,518

Rank in Taiwan

#30

Coordinates

24.73°N, 121.09°E

~129 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 Zhudong

Zhubei212,695 people · ~15 km away
Hsinchu453,536 people · ~15 km away
Toufen106,310 people · ~19 km away
Daxi94,222 people · ~26 km away
Bade209,148 people · ~29 km away
Neili112,845 people · ~32 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Zhudong?

Zhudong has a population of 96,518 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #30 biggest city in Taiwan.

What region is Zhudong in?

Zhudong is located in Taiwan, Taiwan.

Is Zhudong 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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