Nantou
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Nantou month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Nantou are typically February, November and December, with average daytime highs around 21–25°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 33°C), January the coldest (average low 12°C), and August the wettest (about 385 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20.3 | 12.0 | 43 | 7.2 |
| February | 21.4 | 13.0 | 58 | 6.8 |
| March | 24.6 | 17.0 | 106 | 6.2 |
| April | 27.8 | 20.6 | 176 | 7.0 |
| May | 30.0 | 23.9 | 264 | 8.2 |
| June | 31.5 | 26.0 | 320 | 8.5 |
| July | 32.7 | 26.7 | 237 | 10.1 |
| August | 31.7 | 26.1 | 385 | 8.4 |
| September | 31.4 | 25.3 | 267 | 9.0 |
| October | 28.8 | 21.8 | 112 | 8.5 |
| November | 25.3 | 17.8 | 54 | 7.6 |
| December | 20.9 | 12.4 | 17 | 7.7 |
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Research updated Sunday, October 18, 2026Past and future events in Nantou
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Previously
- County Mayor Hsu ShuHua's first 100 days press conference
Press conference held by Nantou County Mayor Hsu ShuHua with the theme of comprehensive development.
- Nantou resilience drill
Drill preparing Nantou officials for war and transforming the county into a rear refuge area.
- Nantou cane toad eradication campaign
A 5-year successful removal campaign against invasive cane toads in Nantou involving government, academic, and community cooperation.
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- Wikidata structured records for Nantou
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01 · HistoryHow Nantou took shape
How is Nantou connected to Guangdong?
Nantou is a town located in Guangdong Province, China, operating under the jurisdiction of Zhongshan. This specific locality functions as a distinct settlement within the Guangdong region, separate from the historic town of the same name in Shenzhen's Nanshan district or the county seat located in central Taiwan.
What defines the geographic setting of this settlement?
Positioned at latitude 22.72171 and longitude 113.29261, the town lies within the jurisdiction of Zhongshan in Guangdong. The settlement operates within the Asia/Shanghai timezone where the local population reaches 130,370 residents, utilizing CNY currency and languages including zh-CN, yue, wuu, dta, ug, and za.
02 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Nantou
What safety information can travelers rely on for Nantou?
Nantou is a town under the jurisdiction of Zhongshan, located in Guangdong Province, China. It is situated at latitude 22.72171 and longitude 113.29261 within the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
Static safety entries provide durable orientation but cannot replace up-to-date risk assessments. They describe the geographic setting, administrative status, and basic GeoNames coordinates, while omitting transient conditions such as current crime reports, health alerts, or weather extremes. Readers should consult the dated safety calculator for real-time data and verify details with official sources.
Because the available permanent record does not include specific local safety statistics, travelers are advised to check the latest publications from the Nantou Wikipedia entry and the GeoNames record for Nantou. Local police, health departments, and tourism bureaus are the appropriate contacts for current advisories.
If local evidence is unavailable, the safest approach is to treat the static description as a baseline and seek fresh information before arrival.
03 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Nantou
What defines Nantou within Guangdong Province?
Nantou is a town under the jurisdiction of Zhongshan, Guangdong Province, China. Operating within the Asia/Shanghai time zone, the settlement functions at the coordinates 22.72171 latitude and 113.29261 longitude with a population of 130370 residents using the CNY currency.
How does the setting relate to local food culture?
As a town located in Guangdong, the food culture aligns with the administrative region's linguistic profile, where residents communicate using zh-CN, yue, wuu, dta, ug, and za languages. Historical context notes that Nantou also refers to a historic town and former administrative center of Xin'an County in Nanshan, Shenzhen, China, as well as Nantou County and Nantou City in central Taiwan.
04 · OverviewNantou, in brief
Where is Nantou located geographically and administratively?
Nantou is a town under the jurisdiction of Zhongshan, which is situated within Guangdong Province in China. Geographically, this settlement rests at coordinates 22.72171 latitude and 113.29261 longitude. Operating within the Asia/Shanghai timezone, the municipality utilizes the CNY currency for its financial transactions.
What are the demographic and linguistic characteristics of the area?
The town supports a recorded population of 130,370 residents. Within this community, inhabitants communicate using a diverse mix of languages, which officially and locally include zh-CN, yue, wuu, dta, ug, and za.
How does Nantou fit into the broader regional landscape?
While the name Nantou is shared by multiple geographic entities—including Nantou County in central Taiwan, Nantou City which serves as the seat of that county, and a historic town and former administrative center of Xin'an County located in Nanshan, Shenzhen—the specific entry detailed here is the town governed by Zhongshan in Guangdong Province, China. The geographic setting places the settlement at a latitude of 22.72171 and a longitude of 113.29261, anchoring its position within the provincial administrative framework of Guangdong.
Frequently Asked Questions about Nantou
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01 · Q&AWhere is Nantou located and what are its coordinates?
Nantou is situated in China at geographic coordinates 22.7217, 113.2926, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Nantou?
Nantou has a recorded population of approximately 130,370 and observes the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Nantou?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Nantou include ZH-CN, YUE, WUU, DTA, UG, ZA, with CNY used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Nantou?
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