Kaohsiung

Name: Kaohsiung
Address: East Asia, Taiwan

East Asia, Taiwan

Taiwan

People from Kaohsiung are called:

Male/General:

Kaohsiunger

Pronunciation:

/ˌkaʊˈʃʊŋ/

Quick Facts

Population:: 2,718,916 (2024 est.)
Country:: Taiwan
Region:: East Asia

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Etymology & Origin

From Taiwanese, possibly meaning 'high hero'. Second-largest city in Taiwan.

About Kaohsiung

Major port city in southern Taiwan.
Industrial and economic center.
Known for Love River, Lotus Pond, and night markets.
Warmer climate than northern Taiwan.
Gateway to southern Taiwan attractions.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

Taichung

150 km north

People are called:

Taichunger

Taipei

350 km north

People are called:

Taipeian

Hong Kong

700 km west

People are called:

Hongkonger

Quick Facts

Population:: 2,718,916 (2024 est.)
Country:: Taiwan
Region:: East Asia

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