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Kaohsiung

Decide whether to visit or live in Kaohsiung, then explore current conditions, local people, the map, and concise sourced context.

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Updated Sunday, November 1, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Should I visit Kaohsiung?

Generally suitable with routine precautions

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Kaohsiung month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Kaohsiung are typically January, February and December, with average daytime highs around 23–25°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 31°C), January the coldest (average low 16°C), and August the wettest (about 450 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January23.116.0418.6
February24.016.6179.4
March26.019.13610.2
April28.322.36410.7
May29.924.918110.0
June30.726.231610.0
July31.126.43939.9
August30.326.04508.9
September30.425.622810.0
October29.224.01749.6
November27.321.4509.3
December24.817.7218.6

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What is being reported around Kaohsiung

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People and places shaping Kaohsiung

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Research updated Thursday, October 22, 2026
Dates that matter

Past and future events in Kaohsiung

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  1. 2026 Kaohsiung Masters

    Wikidata records Kaohsiung as the event location. Badminton competition.

Past · documented context

Previously

No past event has been extracted for Kaohsiung yet.

Current public leadership

  • Chen Chi-mai

    Wikidata currently records this person as Kaohsiung's head of government. Taiwanese politician.

People associated with this place

No person with a direct, sourced association to Kaohsiung has been verified yet.

Historical figures

No historical figure has been extracted from reliable context for Kaohsiung yet.

Local business and employers

  • Kwang Yang Motor

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Kaohsiung. Taiwanese motor vehicle company.

  • ASE Group

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Kaohsiung. Taiwanese manufacturer of semiconductor testing products.

  • CPC Corporation, Taiwan

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Kaohsiung. Taiwan oil company.

  • China Steel Corporation

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Kaohsiung. Company in Taiwan.

  • CSBC Corporation, Taiwan

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Kaohsiung. Shipbuilder headquartered in Kaohsiung, Taiwan.

Newspapers and local media

No local newspaper or media outlet has passed the source checks for Kaohsiung yet.

Buildings and landmarks

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Interactive geography

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Keep the deeper context

Stable history, culture, districts, and practical reference remain in the main reading flow while the live layers above continue changing.

01 · Overview

Kaohsiung, in brief

Kaohsiung is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.

02 · History

How Kaohsiung took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Kaohsiung

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Kaohsiung

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Kaohsiung

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Kaohsiung

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Kaohsiung

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08 · Questions

Questions about Kaohsiung

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Atlas FAQ Desk

Frequently Asked Questions about Kaohsiung

Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.

01 · Q&A

Where is Kaohsiung located and what are its coordinates?

Kaohsiung is situated in Taiwan at geographic coordinates 22.6163, 120.3133, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Kaohsiung?

Kaohsiung has a recorded population of approximately 2,737,660 and observes the Asia/Taipei time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Kaohsiung?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Kaohsiung include ZH-TW, Chinese, NAN, HAK, with TWD used for local transactions.

04 · Q&A

How can I check live conditions and daily updates for Kaohsiung?

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