Location & Surroundings
Houzhen is a settlement in Taiwan, Taiwan, at 16 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Xinying, 3 km to the south. The national capital Taipei is about 230 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Chiayi Airport, 17 km away.
Also known as: 後鎮 · Hou-chen-li · Hou-ling · Houjhen · Hou-chen
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° 19' 50" N, 120° 18' 26" E
- Elevation DEM: 16 m
- Timezone Asia/Taipei
- Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 727 p/km²
- Built-up 15.0%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Dollar (TWD)
- Phone Prefix +886
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:39
- Sunrise 05:56
- Sunset 17:31
- Day length 11 h 35 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
zh
後鎮
Weather in Houzhen
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Houzhen, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 32.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.9 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 27.3 to 32.8 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 732 W/m2.
Temperature
32.7 C
Wind
3.9 m/s W (285 deg)
Humidity
46 %
Pressure
1,012.7 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 32.7 | 3.9 | 285 | 46 | 1,012.7 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.5 | 1.4 | 326 | 60 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 195.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.3 | 0.6 | 282 | 65 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 46 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.3 | 1.0 | 268 | 61 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 59.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 32.8 | 3.9 | 296 | 46 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 731.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.3 | 2.2 | 358 | 57 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 190.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.5 | 2.3 | 349 | 69 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.0 | 2.1 | 357 | 68 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 57.9 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 33.4 | 4.3 | 331 | 46 | 1,008.9 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 17 | 691.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.7 | 2.9 | 22 | 61 | 1,010.7 | 0.05 / 0.06 | 94 | 174.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.3 | 5.2 | 8 | 64 | 1,009.7 | 0.02 / 0.08 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.3 | 6.8 | 7 | 59 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 91 | 47.8 | n/a |
| Thursday | 29.6 | 8.8 | 354 | 44 | 1,004.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 688.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-19 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Houzhen?
Now 32.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.9 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 27.3 to 32.8 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 732 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 Houzhen today?
Sunrise around 05:56 and sunset around 17:31 (local time). Day length about 11h 35m.
What is the local time in Houzhen?
Local time is 19:39. Time zone: Asia/Taipei (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Houzhen?
Houzhen is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Houzhen?
DEM 16 m.
Where is Houzhen located?
It is at 23.33056, 120.30722 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Houzhen in?
It is in Taiwan.