Postal Code 978 - Taiwan
Taiwan
| Area of Postal Code 978 | 154.5 km² |
| Population | 8,779 |
| Male Population | 4,477 (51.0%) |
| Female Population | 4,302 (49.0%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2020 | +10.5% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2020 | -4.4% |
| Median Age | 38.1 years |
| Male Median Age | 37.3 years |
| Female Median Age | 39 years |
| Neighborhoods | 瑞北 |
| Timezone | Taiwan Standard Time |
| Coordinates | 23.515555166385116° / 121.40742628218244° |
| Related Postal Codes | 965, 970, 971, 972, 973, 974, 975, 976, 977, 979 |
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Postal Code 978 - Taiwan Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,942 | 8,920 | 9,185 | 8,989 | 8,779 | 8,161 | 7,597 |
| Population Density | 51.4 / km² | 57.7 / km² | 59.5 / km² | 58.2 / km² | 56.8 / km² | 52.8 / km² | 49.2 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridPostal Code 978 - Taiwan Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 4.4% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 978 - Taiwan | +10.5% | -1.6% | -4.4% |
| Taiwan | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Postal Code 978 - Taiwan Median Age
Median Age: 38.1 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 978 - Taiwan | 38.1 yrs | 39 yrs | 37.3 yrs |
| Taiwan | 36 yrs | 36.6 yrs | 35.3 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Postal Code 978 Population Density
Population Density: 56.8 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 978 | 8,779 | 154.5 km² | 56.8 / 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 978 - 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 978 - Taiwan
Business Concentration in Postal Code 978 - Taiwan
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Postal Code 978 - Taiwan
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| All food and beverage | 25 |
| Bed and breakfasts | 34 |
| Churches | 25 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 22 |
| Other accommodation | 72 |
| Public administration | 21 |
| Religion | 32 |
| Restaurants | 90 |
| Shopping | 30 |
| Travel agencies | 29 |
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 978 - Taiwan Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $11,648 | $17,532 | $24,112 | $29,645 | $36,960 | $38,189 | $44,243 | $49,917 |
| Total GDP | $34.2M | $48.6M | $65.2M | $84.1M | $106.2M | $114M | $132.4M | $147.7M |
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 978 CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 978 | 51,689 tn | 5.89 tn | 334.6 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 978 CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 51,689 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 5.89 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 334.6 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | High (10) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/17/19 | 9:05 PM | 5 | 24.9 km | 10,000 m | 31km SSW of Hualian, Taiwan | usgs.gov |
| 8/10/19 | 3:12 PM | 3.9 | 29.5 km | 13,090 m | 27km S of Hualian, Taiwan | usgs.gov |
| 8/5/19 | 6:19 PM | 4.8 | 23.9 km | 10,000 m | 32km S of Hualian, Taiwan | usgs.gov |
| 8/5/19 | 6:31 PM | 5 | 23 km | 10,000 m | 36km S of Hualian, Taiwan | usgs.gov |
| 8/2/19 | 3:24 PM | 4.6 | 26.3 km | 6,310 m | 39km S of Hualian, Taiwan | usgs.gov |
| 8/2/19 | 6:53 AM | 4.9 | 24.6 km | 10,000 m | 35km S of Hualian, Taiwan | usgs.gov |
| 6/5/19 | 12:27 PM | 4.5 | 38.4 km | 19,200 m | 17km S of Hualian, Taiwan | usgs.gov |
| 5/24/19 | 11:27 PM | 4 | 33.7 km | 22,440 m | 55km NNE of Taitung City, Taiwan | usgs.gov |
| 4/30/19 | 8:17 PM | 3.7 | 30.3 km | 12,980 m | 26km SW of Hualian, Taiwan | usgs.gov |
| 4/4/19 | 5:56 AM | 4.5 | 27.4 km | 23,990 m | 33km S of Hualian, Taiwan | usgs.gov |
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Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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