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.