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A Dynamic
and Modern Metropolis

A City Embraced by Nature

Taipei City is the core of the Taipei metropolitan area A City that Drives Taiwan Forward
and northern Taiwan, covering approximately 271.8
km² and comprising 12 administrative districts. The Taipei stands as Taiwan’s leading economic center,
city features a landscape that blends basins and with a service-based economy that thrives in sectors
mountains, with hillside areas making up 55.2% of its such as information and communications technology,
total land. From north to south, five major mountain biotechnology, finance, cultural and creative industries,
ranges—Datun, Qixing, Wuzhi, Nangang, and Erge— and exhibitions. The city hosts over 3,650 foreign
surround the city like outstretched fingers, embracing enterprises and accounts for more than 70% of
the urban area. Flowing through the city are the the country’s total foreign investment, forming key
Tamsui, Keelung, Xindian, and Jingmei Rivers, which innovation clusters in Neihu and Nangang.
together shape Taipei’s distinctive natural terrain.

A City Shaped by the Seasons

Taipei has a subtropical monsoon climate with four
distinct seasons, shaped by its unique geography. Spring
and autumn are the most pleasant, with temperatures
ranging from 20°C to 25°C and minimal rainfall—perfect
for outdoor activities. Summers are hot and humid, with
average temperatures above 30.5°C, frequent afternoon
thunderstorms, and occasional typhoons. In winter,
the weather turns cool and damp. Influenced by the
northeast monsoon and surrounding hills, Taipei often
sees steady rain, with temperatures typically between
12°C and 18°C.