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Current Date And Time In Taipei, Taiwan

Sunday, 28 June 2026
10:39:00 CST
Capital: Taipei
Currency: New Taiwan Dollar (TWD)
Timezone: UTC +08:00 (CST)
Population: 2,494,813
Area: 5,604.87 km²
State Code: TA

States Near To Taipei


Find states and regions closest to Taipei in Taiwan with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers, freight operators and travel planners working across Taiwan and Asia.

Key Benefits: Proximity data for cross-state logistics routing • Distance intelligence for market expansion into adjacent regions • Compass directions for navigation and route planning • Real-world distance units for freight, shipping and aviation use • Strategic decision-making for multi-state operations in Taiwan

📍 Taipei Geographic & Demographics Profile Summary

To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for Taipei from our regional database:

Capital CityTaipei
Total Population2,494,813
Land Area5,605 km²
Population Density445.12 / km²
Center Latitude25.033° N
Center Longitude121.5654° E
Average Elevation7 m (22 ft)
UTC Time Zone+08:00
FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Taiwan Taiwan100 mi161 km87 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Fujian Fujian159 mi257 km138 nm
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Takao Takao184 mi297 km160 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Fukien Fukien204 mi328 km177 nm
West (W)
National Flag Of Zhejiang Zhejiang372 mi598 km323 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Okinawa Okinawa390 mi627 km338 nm
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Shanghai Shanghai428 mi689 km372 nm
North (N)
National Flag Of Jiangxi Jiangxi430 mi692 km373 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Sai Kung District Sai Kung District496 mi799 km431 nm
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of North District North District500 mi805 km434 nm
West-southwest (WSW)

Countries Near To Taipei


Explore countries nearest to Taipei by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Taipei supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across Asia.

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FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Hong Kong Hong Kong442 mi712 km384 nm
West (W)
National Flag Of Macao Macao483 mi777 km419 nm
West (W)
National Flag Of Philippines Philippines749 mi1,206 km651 nm
South (S)
National Flag Of South Korea South Korea936 mi1,507 km813 nm
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Vietnam Vietnam1,062 mi1,710 km923 nm
Southwest (SW)

📊 Nearby States – Population & Area Comparison

Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Taipei. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across Asia.

StateCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
Taipei (You)Taiwan2,494,8135,605445.12
TaiwanTaiwan7,060,47326,33165.22
FujianChina121,400
TakaoTaiwan2,733,9642,952254.88
FukienTaiwan153,8761832.70
ZhejiangChina101,800
OkinawaJapan2,281
ShanghaiChina6,341
JiangxiChina45,188,635166,900133.70
Sai Kung DistrictHong Kong406,442136843.73
North DistrictHong Kong280,730168916.07

🏆 Taiwan State Rankings

How does Taipei rank within Taiwan? The top 10 states by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. States where Taipei appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

StatePopulation
Taiwan7,060,473
Takao2,733,964
Taipei ⭐2,494,813
Fukien153,876

📏 Largest States by Area

StateArea (km²)
Taiwan26,331
Taipei ⭐5,605
Takao2,952
Fukien183

🏙 Most Densely Populated

StateDensity/km²
Taipei ⭐445.12
Takao254.88
Taiwan65.22
Fukien2.70
States By Alphabets
Compass Directions Rose
N (North)
0° or 360° - Directly facing the North Pole
NNE (North-Northeast)
22.5° - Direction midway between North and Northeast
NE (Northeast)
45° - Direction midway between North and East
ENE (East-Northeast)
67.5° - Direction midway between Northeast and East
E (East)
90° - Directly facing sunrise
ESE (East-Southeast)
112.5° - Direction midway between East and Southeast
SE (Southeast)
135° - Direction midway between East and South
SSE (South-Southeast)
157.5° - Direction midway between Southeast and South
S (South)
180° - Directly facing the South Pole
SSW (South-Southwest)
202.5° - Direction midway between South and Southwest
SW (Southwest)
225° - Direction midway between South and West
WSW (West-Southwest)
247.5° - Direction midway between Southwest and West
W (West)
270° - Directly facing sunset
WNW (West-Northwest)
292.5° - Direction midway between West and Northwest
NW (Northwest)
315° - Direction midway between West and North
NNW (North-Northwest)
337.5° - Direction midway between Northwest and North

🗺 Nearby States Distance Guide – Taipei, Taiwan

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

Taipei is a state or region within Taiwan in Asia. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Taipei is essential for regional market intelligence, inter-state trade corridor analysis, distribution network planning and cross-border logistics coordination. Distances are computed using the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial path between two geographic coordinates on Earth. View the nearby states or nearby countries above.

📏 Distance Units Explained

  • Miles (mi): Imperial distance unit used in the US, UK and aviation industries
  • Kilometers (km): Global metric standard for scientific, logistics and navigation use
  • Nautical Miles (nm): Used in maritime shipping, aviation routing and international navigation
  • Compass Bearing: 16-point compass rose showing exact heading from Taipei to each nearby state or country — see the distance

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Taipei to adjacent regions
  • Market Expansion: Identify the nearest markets for regional business growth and territory mapping
  • Freight & Cargo: Estimate inter-state transport distances for road, rail and air freight
  • Site Selection: Choose warehouse or hub locations based on proximity to neighboring states
  • Cross-State Partnerships: Identify collaborators in adjacent states of Taiwan — see Taiwan state rankings

🌎 Nearby Countries from Taipei

This page also lists countries nearest to Taipei by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Taiwan page. Cross-border proximity data supports import/export planning, international market entry, travel corridor analysis and emergency logistics coordination across Asia.

📍 Compass Directions Explained

Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Taipei using the 16-point compass rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The bearing angle (0°–360°) is shown with a rotating arrow — see the states and countries above. Useful for aviation planning, maritime navigation, overland trucking and understanding the spatial layout around Taipei.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

Knowing the distance from Taipei to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Taiwan. Also compare population and area data of nearby states.

🔎 Related State & Country Tools

🗺 Taipei MapView the Taipei satellite map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
🏙️ Cities in TaipeiExplore all cities and towns in Taipei for urban market analysis.
🏳️ Taiwan Country DataGet complete Taiwan data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Taipei

How is the distance from Taipei to nearby states calculated?

Distances use the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial distance between two geographic coordinate points on Earth. Calculations use the latitude and longitude center point of each state. Results are shown in miles, kilometers and nautical miles. View the Taipei map for exact GPS coordinates.

What does the compass direction from Taipei mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Taipei to each neighboring state or country using the 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow shows the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is North, 90° East, 180° South and 270° West. See the states table and countries table above.

Which states are closest to Taipei in Taiwan?

See the States Near To Taipei table above. Each row shows the state name, flag, distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus the compass direction and bearing symbol. You can also view the countries nearest to Taipei below the states table, or compare all Taiwan states by area, population and density.

Why is nearby states data useful for business and logistics in Taiwan?

For supply chain managers, freight companies, market research analysts and regional business developers, state-level proximity data is critical for distribution hub placement, delivery route optimization, sales territory planning and identifying the fastest overland routes between markets in Asia. Use the population & area comparison and Taiwan state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.