Taipei

Name: Taipei
Address: East Asia, Taiwan

East Asia, Taiwan

Taiwan

People from Taipei are called:

Male/General:

Taipeian

Pronunciation:

/ˌtaɪˈpeɪ/

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Population:: 2,646,204 (2024 est.)
Country:: Taiwan
Region:: East Asia

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Etymology & Origin

From Chinese 'Táiběi', meaning 'Taiwan North'. The demonym is 'Taipeian'.

About Taipei

Capital and special municipality of Taiwan.
Major technology and business hub in East Asia.
Home to Taipei 101, once the world's tallest building.
Famous for vibrant night markets and street food culture.
Blend of Chinese culture with Japanese and modern influences.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

Hong Kong

800 km southwest

People are called:

Hongkonger

Manila

1,150 km south

People are called:

Manileño

Tokyo

2,100 km northeast

People are called:

Tokyoite

Quick Facts

Population:: 2,646,204 (2024 est.)
Country:: Taiwan
Region:: East Asia

Explore Taipei

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