Tainan
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
Tainan is a special municipality in southern Taiwan and the oldest city on the island. It served as the capital under Dutch rule, the Kingdom of Tungning, and the Qing dynasty. The city is renowned for its rich folk culture, traditional cuisine, and numerous historical monuments.
Statistics
Area
2,191.65 km²
Population
1,874,686