Taipei-Keelung metropolitan area
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The Taipei–Keelung metropolitan area is the largest metropolitan area
in the Republic of China
(Taiwan). The metropolitan area includes Taipei City
, New Taipei City, and Keelung City
. However, the Republic of China government has officially abolished its prior official definition of the metropolitan area due to the transformation of Taipei County into New Taipei.
As of April 2011, the total population of the Taipei–Keelung metropolitan area is 6,913,035. The total land area is 2,457.13 km².
Some international reports consider Taipei–Keelung-Taoyuan (Chinese: 臺北基隆桃園都會區; pinyin: Táiběi-Jīlóng-Táoyuán Dūhùiqū) as a real complete metropolitan area. Then as of April 2011, the total population is 8,916,653 and the total land area is 3,678.1 km².
and Keelung
along with the districts which make up New Taipei.
. Taipei City serves as the core of the metropolitan area where the government of the Republic of China
and major commercial districts are located.
(Western Line) and Taiwan High Speed Rail
which connect the area with all parts of the island. For rapid transit, Taipei
and New Taipei are served by the Taipei Metro with daily trips of over 1.5 million passengers.
Metropolitan area
The term metropolitan area refers to a region consisting of a densely populated urban core and its less-populated surrounding territories, sharing industry, infrastructure, and housing. A metropolitan area usually encompasses multiple jurisdictions and municipalities: neighborhoods, townships,...
in the Republic of China
Republic of China
The Republic of China , commonly known as Taiwan , is a unitary sovereign state located in East Asia. Originally based in mainland China, the Republic of China currently governs the island of Taiwan , which forms over 99% of its current territory, as well as Penghu, Kinmen, Matsu and other minor...
(Taiwan). The metropolitan area includes Taipei City
Taipei
Taipei City is the capital of the Republic of China and the central city of the largest metropolitan area of Taiwan. Situated at the northern tip of the island, Taipei is located on the Tamsui River, and is about 25 km southwest of Keelung, its port on the Pacific Ocean...
, New Taipei City, and Keelung City
Keelung
Keelung City is a major port city situated in the northeastern part of Taiwan. It borders New Taipei and forms the Taipei–Keelung metropolitan area, along with the Taipei and New Taipei. Nicknamed the Rainy Port for its frequent rain and maritime role, the city is Taiwan's second largest seaport...
. However, the Republic of China government has officially abolished its prior official definition of the metropolitan area due to the transformation of Taipei County into New Taipei.
As of April 2011, the total population of the Taipei–Keelung metropolitan area is 6,913,035. The total land area is 2,457.13 km².
Some international reports consider Taipei–Keelung-Taoyuan (Chinese: 臺北基隆桃園都會區; pinyin: Táiběi-Jīlóng-Táoyuán Dūhùiqū) as a real complete metropolitan area. Then as of April 2011, the total population is 8,916,653 and the total land area is 3,678.1 km².
Definition
The most common definition of the Taipei–Keelung metropolitan area is to include the two core cities of TaipeiTaipei
Taipei City is the capital of the Republic of China and the central city of the largest metropolitan area of Taiwan. Situated at the northern tip of the island, Taipei is located on the Tamsui River, and is about 25 km southwest of Keelung, its port on the Pacific Ocean...
and Keelung
Keelung
Keelung City is a major port city situated in the northeastern part of Taiwan. It borders New Taipei and forms the Taipei–Keelung metropolitan area, along with the Taipei and New Taipei. Nicknamed the Rainy Port for its frequent rain and maritime role, the city is Taiwan's second largest seaport...
along with the districts which make up New Taipei.
| Division name | Population (April 2011) | Area (km²) | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taipei City Taipei Taipei City is the capital of the Republic of China and the central city of the largest metropolitan area of Taiwan. Situated at the northern tip of the island, Taipei is located on the Tamsui River, and is about 25 km southwest of Keelung, its port on the Pacific Ocean... |
2,630,285 | 271.80 | 9,634.9 |
| New Taipei City | 3,900,199 | 2,052.57 | 1,898.8 |
| Keelung City Keelung Keelung City is a major port city situated in the northeastern part of Taiwan. It borders New Taipei and forms the Taipei–Keelung metropolitan area, along with the Taipei and New Taipei. Nicknamed the Rainy Port for its frequent rain and maritime role, the city is Taiwan's second largest seaport... |
382,551 | 132.76 | 2,893.4 |
| Taipei–Keelung metropolitan area | 6,913,035 | 2,457.13 | 3,005.0 |
Geography
Due to the geographical characteristics of the area, the Taipei–Keelung metropolitan area roughly corresponds to areas located within the Taipei BasinTaipei Basin
Taipei Basin is a geographic region in northern Taiwan. It is the second largest basin in Taiwan. The basin is bounded by Yangmingshan to the north, Linkou mesa to the west, and the Ridge of Xueshan Range to the southeast. The shape of the basin is close to a triangle...
. Taipei City serves as the core of the metropolitan area where the government of the Republic of China
Republic of China
The Republic of China , commonly known as Taiwan , is a unitary sovereign state located in East Asia. Originally based in mainland China, the Republic of China currently governs the island of Taiwan , which forms over 99% of its current territory, as well as Penghu, Kinmen, Matsu and other minor...
and major commercial districts are located.
Geographical Subdivision
The metropolitan area contains Taipei City, Keelung City and most part of New Taipei City (except Pinglin District and Yingge District). The geographical subdivision listed as followed.
|
Jinshan District, New Taipei Jinshan District is a rural district on the coast in northern New Taipei City in northern Republic of China . The district draws many visitors each year because of its hot springs and its proximity to Chin Pao San and the Ju Ming Museum... , New Taipei City |
Banqiao District Banqiao District is the city seat of New Taipei in northern Taiwan . It has the third highest population density in Taiwan. It was formerly the 22nd densest city in the world, with over 24,000 people per square km... , New Taipei City |
Wenshan District Wenshan District is the southernmost of the twelve districts of Taipei City. The district was formed in 1990 by combining Jingmei and Muzha. Wenshan previously referred to the region south of Taipei Basin .- Culture :... , Taipei City |
Rail
The Taipei–Keelung metropolitan area is served by routes of the Taiwan Railway AdministrationTaiwan Railway Administration
The Taiwan Railway Administration is an agency of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications of the Republic of China responsible for managing, maintaining, and running passenger and freight service on 1097 km of conventional railroad lines in Taiwan...
(Western Line) and Taiwan High Speed Rail
Taiwan High Speed Rail
Taiwan High Speed Rail is a high-speed rail line that runs approximately along the west coast of the Republic of China from the national capital of Taipei to the southern city of Kaohsiung...
which connect the area with all parts of the island. For rapid transit, Taipei
Taipei
Taipei City is the capital of the Republic of China and the central city of the largest metropolitan area of Taiwan. Situated at the northern tip of the island, Taipei is located on the Tamsui River, and is about 25 km southwest of Keelung, its port on the Pacific Ocean...
and New Taipei are served by the Taipei Metro with daily trips of over 1.5 million passengers.
Air
The area is served by Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport for international flights and Songshan Airport for domestic and cross-strait flights.See also
- Administrative divisions of the Republic of China
- Geography of TaiwanGeography of TaiwanTaiwan is a medium-sized archipelago in East Asia, located at 23°30" N, 121°00" E and running through the middle of the Tropic of Cancer . It makes up the majority of the territories effectively under the administration of the Republic of China .- Formation :The island of Taiwan was formed...
- List of metropolitan areas in Asia by population
- List of Taiwanese counties and cities by area
- List of Taiwanese counties and cities by population
- List of Taiwanese counties and cities by population density
- Political divisions of Taiwan (1895-1945)Political divisions of Taiwan (1895-1945)As per the Treaty of Shimonoseki of 1895, Taiwan fell under Japanese rule after the First Sino-Japanese War. The political divisions changed frequently between 1895 and 1898. There were still several changes until the Japanese political system was adopted in 1920...