Postal Code 961 - Taiwan
Taiwan
| Area of Postal Code 961 | 144.4 km² |
| Population | 9,966 |
| Male Population | 5,147 (51.6%) |
| Female Population | 4,819 (48.4%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2020 | -20.3% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2020 | -33.3% |
| Median Age | 38.9 years |
| Male Median Age | 38.2 years |
| Female Median Age | 39.7 years |
| Timezone | Taiwan Standard Time |
| Coordinates | 23.126783938538917° / 121.35380093617793° |
| Related Postal Codes | 950, 951, 952, 953, 954, 962, 963, 964, 965, 966 |
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Postal Code 961 - Taiwan Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,500 | 14,637 | 14,942 | 14,441 | 9,966 | 9,376 | 8,921 |
| Population Density | 86.6 / km² | 101.4 / km² | 103.5 / km² | 100 / km² | 69 / km² | 64.9 / km² | 61.8 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridPostal Code 961 - Taiwan Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 33.3% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 961 - Taiwan | -20.3% | -31.9% | -33.3% |
| Taiwan | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Postal Code 961 - Taiwan Median Age
Median Age: 38.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 961 - Taiwan | 38.9 yrs | 39.7 yrs | 38.2 yrs |
| Taiwan | 36 yrs | 36.6 yrs | 35.3 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Postal Code 961 Population Density
Population Density: 69 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 961 | 9,966 | 144.4 km² | 69 / km² |
| Taiwan | 23.1 million | 36,283.8 km² | 636 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Postal Code 961 - Taiwan Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1700 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Postal Code 961 - Taiwan
Business Concentration in Postal Code 961 - Taiwan

Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Postal Code 961 - Taiwan
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| All food and beverage | 21 |
| Bed and breakfasts | 30 |
| Buses and trains | 25 |
| Cafes | 28 |
| Churches | 22 |
| Museums | 18 |
| Other accommodation | 71 |
| Public administration | 18 |
| Religion | 55 |
| Restaurants | 126 |
| Shopping | 30 |
| Travel agencies | 28 |
| Unreachable | 26 |
Business distribution by price for Postal Code 961 - Taiwan
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Postal Code 961 - Taiwan Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $12,880 | $22,632 | $26,848 | $30,604 | $35,487 | $36,595 | $45,330 | $50,168 |
| Total GDP | $135.3M | $239.1M | $284.4M | $324.8M | $362.7M | $370.6M | $436.1M | $469.2M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Postal Code 961 CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 961 | 41,787 tn | 4.19 tn | 289.4 tons/km² |
| Taiwan | 134,944,416 tn | 5.84 tn | 3,719.1 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Postal Code 961 CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 41,787 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 4.19 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 289.4 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | High (7.9) |
| Cyclone | High (10) |
| Landslide | High (10) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/4/19 | 2:46 AM | 5.6 | 42.3 km | 10,000 m | 55km ENE of Taitung City, Taiwan | usgs.gov |
| 5/24/19 | 11:27 PM | 4 | 9.8 km | 22,440 m | 55km NNE of Taitung City, Taiwan | usgs.gov |
| 4/3/19 | 6:56 PM | 5.1 | 43.7 km | 6,330 m | 34km NW of Taitung City, Taiwan | usgs.gov |
| 4/2/19 | 6:52 PM | 5.4 | 44.2 km | 10,000 m | 30km NW of Taitung City, Taiwan | usgs.gov |
| 3/13/19 | 2:07 PM | 4.6 | 7.8 km | 16,830 m | 42km NE of Taitung City, Taiwan | usgs.gov |
| 1/13/19 | 10:28 AM | 4.4 | 44.2 km | 10,000 m | 16km E of Taitung City, Taiwan | usgs.gov |
| 1/8/19 | 4:16 AM | 4.9 | 30.7 km | 22,570 m | 69km NE of Taitung City, Taiwan | usgs.gov |
| 1/3/19 | 10:02 AM | 4.8 | 39.2 km | 10,000 m | 21km NNW of Taitung City, Taiwan | usgs.gov |
| 1/3/19 | 2:59 PM | 4.4 | 29.9 km | 5,780 m | 16km NNE of Taitung City, Taiwan | usgs.gov |
| 12/24/18 | 7:43 PM | 4.5 | 17.3 km | 37,040 m | 60km NE of Taitung City, Taiwan | usgs.gov |
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Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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