Taipei
Taipei is the capital of Taiwan, located in the northern part of the island.
Catholic jurisdiction: Latin — Archdiocese of Taipei
About Taipei
Taipei is situated in the Taipei region of Taiwan, surrounded by the Yangmingshan mountains to the north and the Central Mountain Range to the southeast. The city serves as the administrative and geographic center of the region.
Taipei is a major cultural and economic hub, known for its rich history, vibrant night markets, and world-class museums, including the National Palace Museum. The city's unique blend of traditional and modern culture makes it a fascinating destination for visitors and a thriving center for business and commerce.
Taipei's civic information, including rules, fees, transport, and local services, is collected and verified by rules.city against official sources, providing a valuable resource for residents and visitors alike to navigate the city with ease.
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Recent news from Taipei
- Taiwan central bank says it has good communications with US Treasury after currency reportIntel climbs premarket after AI-fueled quarterly sales exceed estimates TAIPEI, July 24 (Reuters) - Taiwan’s central bank on Friday emphasised its good relations with the U.S. Treasury Department, in response to the Treasury’s latest semi-annual currency repo…
- Four Taiwanese Performing Arts Groups to Be Featured at Edinburgh Festival FringeTAIPEI, Taiwan — As one of the world’s largest performing arts events, the Edinburgh Festival Fringe will take place in August in the U.K. Four Taiwanese performing arts groups—Lu Production, Mailantia Dance Company, Seed Dance Company, and Lei Dance Theater—…
- Taiwan eases rules on foreign telecom satellites, eyes Musk's StarlinkTelecommunicationTaiwan eases rules on foreign telecom satellites, eyes Musk's Starlink Taipei signals security a key consideration; China lobs rhetorical warning shot Taiwan currently has no low-Earth orbit satellites of its own, a deficiency that the gover…
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- TEEMA advances Mexico science park plan as Sonora offers visa and policy supportThe Taiwan Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers' Association (TEEMA) moved its event promoting investment in science parks forward on July 21 in Taipei, with Mexico's Sonora state emerging as a key focus. The gathering highlighted new support from Sonora o…
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Notable people from Taipei
Ranked by number of Wikipedia languages that have an article — a proxy for cross-cultural notability. Data: Wikidata.
Jerry Yangb. 1968founder of Yahoo!
Elaine Chaob. 195318th United States Secretary of Transportation and 24th United States Secretary of Labor
Steve Chenb. 1978Chinese-American businessman
Takeshi Kaneshirob. 1973Japanese actor and singer
Audrey Tangb. 1981Taiwanese activist, politician and free software programmer
Ruby Linb. 1976Taiwanese actress, singer and producer
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Topics
✈️ Airports
Airports serving the city, services, and terminal info.
🏛 City Hall
The main municipal services — ID renewal, residency certificates, civil status and more.
• Courts & Judiciary
Local, appeal, and supreme courts serving this city.
📅 Events
Upcoming events, festivals, council meetings and public activities scheduled in the city.
• Fire & Emergency
Fire department contacts, emergency services (ISU), prevention tips, and emergency response information.
🏥 Healthcare & Hospitals
Public hospitals, health departments, emergency care, and vaccination information.
⚖️ Laws & regulations
National and local legislation affecting residents — labor, tax, housing, residency, driving. Updated from official legal gazettes.
• Museums
Notable museums, galleries and exhibition halls — hours and descriptions.
• Police & Safety
Local police, national police, gendarmerie—public safety announcements, contacts, and emergency information.
📰 Press releases
Recent announcements from the city government and public institutions.
🚌 Public Transport
Routes, tickets, monthly passes, and how to get around without a car.
⛪ Religious sites
Churches, synagogues, mosques and other places of worship.
• Schools & Education
Public school enrollment, universities, and continuing education.
🚆 Train stations
Railway stations serving the city with schedules and ticket info.
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About this city page
Topics are updated from official sources and translated to English. Every page tells you where the information came from and the date it was last verified. For anything legally binding (fines, deadlines, fees), always double-check on the official source.
Live info — upcoming events, road closures and latest press — lives in the right rail.