Kaohsiung, Taiwan

Aerial Daytime view of Kaohsiung Harbor with freight ships in Kaohsiung, Taiwan.

Quick Facts

Founded: Late 17th century
Population: 2,737,660
Area: 59.46 square miles
(154 square kilometers)
Main Industries: manufacturing, petrochemicals, freight transport and shipbuilding
Relationship Established: 1982

Relationship with San Antonio

Overview

The city of Kaohsiung is a special municipality and Taiwan's largest industrial center as well as the second largest city in Taiwan. Kaohsiung is a modern metropolis with a thriving port, a strong industrial sector and a vibrant cultural scene.

It has successfully revitalized urban spaces and become a popular tourist destination.

The city's economy is driven by various sectors, including manufacturing, petrochemicals, shipbuilding and logistics. Kaohsiung Port, one of the busiest in the world, serves as a vital gateway for international trade, facilitating substantial import and export activities. The Port of Kaohsiung is the largest and busiest harbor in Taiwan with more than 67% of the nation's export and imports container throughput going through Kaohsiung.

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