Kaohsiung
Primary City: Kaohsiung
Primary State/Province: Gaoxiong Shi [Kaohsiung Shih]
Primary Language: Mandarin
Population: 2.8M
GDP: $58B • GDP per capita: $20,995
GAWC Class: 10
Kaohsiung metro area
22.63, 120.30Top Team
The single sporting franchise this metro is identified with.
From The Team That Wins the City. One pick per metro across 312 metros worldwide.
Dimension Breakdown
Value and global rank across all 16 dimensionsSports
Other Teams
Other Men’s Teams1 team
Baseball • Minor Lg Base
TSG Hawks
Kaohsiung
Top Companies
| # | Company | Valuation | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ASE Group | $75B | Public |
| 2 | Unimicron | $47B | Public |
| 3 | Nanya Technology | $35B | Public |
| 4 | Chroma ATE Inc. | $34B | Public |
| 5 | Nan Ya Plastics | $26B | Public |
| 6 | China Steel | $19B | Public |
| 7 | Formosa Plastics | $10B | Public |
Total Market Cap: $246B across 7 companies
Source data as of June 7, 2026 (companiesmarketcap.com)
Cultural Assets
Notable Museums & Landmarks
Museums & Galleries1 item
National Science and Technology Museum
Kaohsiung • Science
Supertall Structures (350m+)1 structure
| Building | City | Height (m) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85 Sky Tower | Kaohsiung | 378 | 1997 |
Education & Research
Top 2000 Universities4 entries
Kaohsiung Medical University
Kaohsiung, Taiwan
National Sun Yat-sen University
Kaohsiung, Taiwan
National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology
Kaohsiung, Taiwan
I-Shou University
Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Notable Infrastructure
Airport1 entry
Kaohsiung International Airport
Kaohsiung • 4 - Regional
Port1 entry
Kaohsiung
Kaohsiung • Container
Metro System (68 stations)2 entries
Circular light rail
Kaohsiung • 30 stations
Kaohsiung Rapid Transit
Kaohsiung • 38 stations