Location & Surroundings
Kantou is a settlement in Taiwan, Taiwan, at 155 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Daxi, 5 km to the northeast. The national capital Taipei is 35 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, 26 km away.
Also known as: 崁頭 · K’an-t’ou
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
24° 50' 39" N, 121° 16' 19" E
- Elevation DEM: 155 m
- Timezone Asia/Taipei
- Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,455 p/km²
- Built-up 6.6%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Dollar (TWD)
- Phone Prefix +886
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:32
- Sunrise 05:44
- Sunset 17:46
- Day length 12 h 2 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
zh
崁頭
Weather in Kantou
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kantou, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 22.9 to 31.9 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 802 W/m2.
Temperature
22.9 C
Wind
1.5 m/s S (182 deg)
Humidity
70 %
Pressure
1,010.7 hPa
Clouds
4 %
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 | 22.9 | 1.5 | 182 | 70 | 1,010.7 | - / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.0 | 1.2 | 239 | 54 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 76.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 31.9 | 4.1 | 284 | 43 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 801.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.5 | 1.4 | 185 | 75 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 223.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.0 | 1.0 | 177 | 72 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.3 | 0.1 | 290 | 55 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 75.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 31.9 | 3.8 | 302 | 41 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 799.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.5 | 0.7 | 124 | 73 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 5 | 223.8 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 23.0 | 0.8 | 183 | 79 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.0 | 0.7 | 302 | 63 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 74.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 30.9 | 4.0 | 333 | 51 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 35 | 784.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.5 | 1.1 | 71 | 82 | 1,014.0 | 0.20 / 0.20 | 5 | 155.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 22.9 | 1.1 | 210 | 84 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-27 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kantou?
Now 22.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 22.9 to 31.9 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 802 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 Kantou today?
Sunrise around 05:44 and sunset around 17:46 (local time). Day length about 12h 02m.
What is the local time in Kantou?
Local time is 12:32. Time zone: Asia/Taipei (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Kantou?
Kantou is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kantou?
DEM 155 m.
Where is Kantou located?
It is at 24.84406, 121.27200 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kantou in?
It is in Taiwan.