Location & Surroundings
Chikan is a settlement in Taiwan, Taiwan, at 24 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Hengchun, 3 km to the northeast. The national capital Taipei is about 350 km to the north. The nearest airport is Hengchun Airport, 7 km away.
Also known as: 赤崁 · Chihkan · Ch’ih-k’an
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
21° 58' 50" N, 120° 44' 2" E
- Elevation DEM: 24 m
- Timezone Asia/Taipei
- Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 54 p/km²
- Built-up 4.8%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Dollar (TWD)
- Phone Prefix +886
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:45
- Sunrise 05:55
- Sunset 17:27
- Day length 11 h 32 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
zh
赤崁
Weather in Chikan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chikan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.0 C with overcast skies and a 23.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.7 to 26.6 C, max wind 23.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 322 W/m2.
Temperature
26.0 C
Wind
23.1 m/s NW (313 deg)
Humidity
86 %
Pressure
991.9 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 26.0 | 23.1 | 313 | 86 | 991.9 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.7 | 19.3 | 299 | 87 | 996.7 | 0.34 / 0.34 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.4 | 15.4 | 286 | 81 | 1,002.7 | 2.15 / 2.49 | 100 | 6.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.6 | 12.1 | 299 | 75 | 1,003.8 | 0.00 / 0.30 | 100 | 321.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.4 | 5.0 | 339 | 75 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 148.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.2 | 5.5 | 59 | 85 | 1,009.5 | 3.23 / 3.23 | 43 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.9 | 7.0 | 50 | 79 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 26 | 50.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.5 | 6.3 | 47 | 78 | 1,011.6 | 0.04 / 0.11 | 100 | 393.3 | n/a |
| Sunday | 25.2 | 7.6 | 49 | 80 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 42.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.1 | 6.2 | 47 | 79 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.0 | 6.8 | 48 | 77 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 48.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.7 | 5.8 | 41 | 71 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 697.7 | n/a |
| Monday | 25.5 | 7.8 | 46 | 79 | 1,017.9 | 0.07 / 0.08 | 17 | 170.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-23 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chikan?
Now 26.0 C with overcast skies and a 23.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.7 to 26.6 C, max wind 23.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 322 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Chikan today?
Sunrise around 05:55 and sunset around 17:26 (local time). Day length about 11h 31m.
What is the local time in Chikan?
Local time is 04:45. Time zone: Asia/Taipei (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Chikan?
Chikan is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Chikan?
DEM 24 m.
Where is Chikan located?
It is at 21.98056, 120.73389 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chikan in?
It is in Taiwan.