Location & Surroundings
Dakeng is a settlement in Taiwan, Taiwan, at 323 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Zhongxing New Village, 14 km to the west. The national capital Taipei is about 145 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Shuinan Airport, 34 km away.
Also known as: 大坑 · Ta-k’eng
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
23° 54' 42" N, 120° 48' 58" E
- Elevation DEM: 323 m
- Timezone Asia/Taipei
- Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 58 p/km²
- Built-up 0.5%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Dollar (TWD)
- Phone Prefix +886
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:56
- Sunrise 05:44
- Sunset 17:52
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
zh
大坑
Weather in Dakeng
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Dakeng, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.7 to 29.5 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 702 W/m2.
Temperature
24.7 C
Wind
0.4 m/s W (268 deg)
Humidity
69 %
Pressure
1,016.1 hPa
Clouds
97 %
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 | 24.7 | 0.4 | 268 | 69 | 1,016.1 | - / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.5 | 2.8 | 280 | 55 | 1,012.9 | 0.14 / 0.14 | 89 | 702.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.1 | 0.7 | 117 | 82 | 1,014.4 | 0.43 / 0.56 | 4 | 127.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.7 | 1.4 | 126 | 84 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.16 | 18 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.3 | 0.4 | 305 | 68 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 61.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.2 | 2.6 | 296 | 61 | 1,011.7 | 0.19 / 0.19 | 49 | 673.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.1 | 0.4 | 333 | 84 | 1,013.5 | 0.42 / 0.60 | 24 | 183.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.1 | 0.1 | 146 | 86 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.57 | 84 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 25.0 | 0.6 | 269 | 75 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 72.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.8 | 3.3 | 289 | 54 | 1,009.1 | 0.19 / 0.19 | 92 | 736.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.0 | 0.6 | 88 | 82 | 1,011.7 | 0.31 / 0.50 | 87 | 137.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.5 | 0.4 | 102 | 86 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 24.9 | 0.8 | 270 | 72 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 70.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-24 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Dakeng?
Now 24.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.7 to 29.5 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 702 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 Dakeng today?
Sunrise around 05:44 and sunset around 17:52 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Dakeng?
Local time is 16:56. Time zone: Asia/Taipei (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Dakeng?
Dakeng is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Dakeng?
DEM 323 m.
Where is Dakeng located?
It is at 23.91156, 120.81606 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Dakeng in?
It is in Taiwan.