Taipei–Keelung metropolitan area

The region encompasses an area of 2,457.13 square kilometers (948.70 sq mi) and a population of 7,034,084 as of 2019.

Designated as a global city, the region exerts a significant impact on commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and entertainment, both locally and internationally.

[3] Railways, highways, airports, and bus lines connect Taipei with all parts of the island.

Some international reports consider Taipei–Keelung–Taoyuan (臺北基隆桃園都會區; Táiběi–Jīlóng–Táoyuán Dūhùiqū) as the real complete metropolitan area.

Taipei City serves as the core of the metropolitan area where the government of Taiwan and major commercial districts are located.

Satellite image of Taipei and greater area
Platform of the Taipei City Hall Station on the Taipei Metro system.