Geography and Population

Items Unit 2006 2007 Change(%) 2007/2006
Total Area* sq. km. 36,188 36,190  
Elevation Range   Sea Level to 3,952 m.  
Arable Land 1,000 ha. 829.5 825.9 -0.4
Total Population (year-end) 1,000
persons
22,877 22,958 3.58
Birth Rate % 8.93 8.92  
Death Rate % 5.60 6.16  
Population Density persons/km² 632 634  

*Including reclaimed tidal land


Source: Ministry of the Interior, R.O.C. (Taiwan)