Location & Surroundings
Matou Shan is a hill in Takao, Taiwan, at 175 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Yongkang, 24 km to the northwest. The national capital Taipei is about 265 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Pingtung North Air Force Base, 21 km away.
Also known as: 馬頭山 · Yin-ting Shan · Ma-t’ou Shan
Overview
Matou Shan is a hill.
It is located in Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
Basic Data
- Country Taiwan
- Located in Kaohsiung
- Type hill (HLL)
- a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m
Geography
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Coordinates
22° 53' 17" N, 120° 26' 30" E
- Elevation DEM: 175 m
- Timezone Asia/Taipei
- Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 2.3%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Dollar (TWD)
- Phone Prefix +886
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:54
- Sunrise 05:43
- Sunset 18:02
- Day length 12 h 19 min
Other hills nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
zh
馬頭山
Weather in Matou Shan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Matou Shan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.7 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.9 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 26.3 to 31.6 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 741 W/m2.
Temperature
27.7 C
Wind
0.9 m/s SE (131 deg)
Humidity
72 %
Pressure
1,012.5 hPa
Clouds
37 %
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 | 27.7 | 0.9 | 131 | 72 | 1,012.5 | - / 0.00 | 37 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 31.6 | 3.3 | 268 | 58 | 1,009.6 | 0.50 / 0.50 | 96 | 740.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.9 | 1.2 | 167 | 75 | 1,011.3 | 3.11 / 3.61 | 24 | 130.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.3 | 1.0 | 145 | 81 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 19 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.4 | 0.4 | 199 | 74 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 74.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 32.0 | 3.7 | 254 | 56 | 1,009.3 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 78 | 777.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.6 | 0.3 | 237 | 71 | 1,011.4 | 0.76 / 0.82 | 43 | 112.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.8 | 1.0 | 157 | 78 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 22 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 27.8 | 0.3 | 21 | 72 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 3 | 74.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 32.9 | 2.9 | 264 | 52 | 1,011.0 | 0.02 / 0.07 | 43 | 806.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.9 | 1.1 | 198 | 72 | 1,012.7 | 0.78 / 0.85 | 72 | 175.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.3 | 0.9 | 168 | 79 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.16 | 52 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 28.3 | 1.9 | 192 | 74 | 1,014.6 | 0.45 / 0.61 | 22 | 68.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-16 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Matou Shan?
Now 27.7 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.9 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 26.3 to 31.6 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 741 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 Matou Shan today?
Sunrise around 05:43 and sunset around 18:02 (local time). Day length about 12h 19m.
What is the local time in Matou Shan?
Local time is 15:54. Time zone: Asia/Taipei (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Matou Shan?
Matou Shan is a hill.
What is the elevation of Matou Shan?
DEM 175 m.
Where is Matou Shan located?
It is at 22.88806, 120.44167 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Matou Shan in?
It is in Taiwan.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry