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Sanyi

ZH 三義

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Location & Surroundings

Sanyi is a settlement in Taiwan, Taiwan, at 278 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Miaoli, 17 km to the north. The national capital Taipei is about 105 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Taichung Airport, 22 km away.

Also known as: 三義 · San-ch’a · San-ch’a-ho · San-i

Overview

Sanyi Township is A rural township in Miaoli County, Taiwan — ZH 臺灣苗栗縣的鄉.

It is located in Miaoli County, Taiwan.

The population is about 14,538 (2025).

It covers about 69 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 375 metre.

Also known as: Sanyi, San-i

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Basic Data

  • Country Taiwan
  • Located in Miaoli County
  • Area 69 square kilometre
  • Type populated place (PPL)
  • a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work

Geography

  • Coordinates
    24° 24' 53" N, 120° 46' 21" E
  • Elevation DEM: 278 m
  • Timezone Asia/Taipei
  • Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)

Statistics & Country

  • Pop. Density 2,317 p/km²
  • Built-up 17.2%
  • Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
  • Currency Dollar (TWD)
  • Phone Prefix +886

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Alternate Names

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三義
San-ch’a
San-ch’a-ho
San-i

Weather in Sanyi

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sanyi, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 26.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.3 to 30.1 C, max wind 5.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 775 W/m2.

Temperature
26.1 C
Wind
3.9 m/s NE (36 deg)
Humidity
72 %
Pressure
1,012.7 hPa
Clouds
1 %
Precip
0.05 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 26.1 3.9 36 72 1,012.7 - / 0.00 1 0.0 n/a
6h 24.3 2.3 35 76 1,012.6 0.00 / 0.00 21 0.0 n/a
12h 26.4 3.3 21 67 1,013.2 0.18 / 0.18 1 74.3 n/a
18h 30.1 5.7 4 52 1,009.5 0.00 / 0.09 15 774.8 n/a
Tomorrow 25.6 4.2 31 67 1,011.8 0.00 / 0.05 3 232.8 n/a
30h 23.4 2.6 41 74 1,011.9 0.00 / 0.00 4 0.0 n/a
36h 25.6 2.8 17 63 1,013.7 0.00 / 0.00 9 72.2 n/a
42h 30.0 5.4 356 49 1,010.3 0.03 / 0.03 4 780.7 n/a
Tuesday 25.1 2.8 41 68 1,012.8 0.00 / 0.01 0 241.9 n/a
54h 23.3 0.9 78 79 1,013.0 0.00 / 0.00 37 0.0 n/a
60h 25.1 2.1 24 70 1,014.7 0.10 / 0.10 60 27.1 n/a
66h 29.0 5.1 351 56 1,012.1 0.00 / 0.04 16 739.1 n/a
Wednesday 25.4 2.6 27 73 1,013.8 0.04 / 0.08 4 227.3 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-20 12:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sanyi?
Now 26.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.3 to 30.1 C, max wind 5.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 775 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 Sanyi today?
Sunrise around 05:43 and sunset around 17:56 (local time). Day length about 12h 13m.
What is the local time in Sanyi?
Local time is 03:56. Time zone: Asia/Taipei (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Sanyi?
Sanyi is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Sanyi?
DEM 278 m.
Where is Sanyi located?
It is at 24.41477, 120.77263 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sanyi in?
It is in Taiwan.

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Last updated 2024-07-12
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