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Xihu

ZH 溪湖

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Location & Surroundings

Xihu is a city in Taiwan, Taiwan with 54,033 inhabitants, at 23 m elevation. The national capital Taipei is about 160 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Shuinan Airport, 31 km away.

Also known as: 溪湖 · Ch’i-hu-chuang · Ch’i-hu · Sihu · Hsi-hu

Overview

Xihu Township is urban township in Changhua County, Taiwan — ZH 臺灣彰化縣的鎮.

It is located in Changhua County, Taiwan.

The population is about 52,909 (2025).

It covers about 32 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 16 metre.

Also known as: Xihu, Sihu, Shihu, Hsihu, Syihu

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Basic Data

  • Country Taiwan
  • Located in Changhua County
  • Area 32 square kilometre
  • Type populated place (PPL)
  • a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work

Geography

  • Coordinates
    23° 57' 25" N, 120° 28' 45" E
  • Elevation DEM: 23 m
  • Timezone Asia/Taipei
  • Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 54,033
  • Pop. Density 6,493 p/km²
  • Built-up 35.0%
  • Settlement Urban centre
  • Currency Dollar (TWD)
  • Phone Prefix +886

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Subdivisions

Alternate Names

zh
溪湖
Ch’i-hu-chuang
Ch’i-hu
Sihu
Hsi-hu

Weather in Xihu

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

Now 27.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.8 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 27.0 to 32.2 C, max wind 5.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 791 W/m2.

Temperature
27.3 C
Wind
0.8 m/s N (14 deg)
Humidity
73 %
Pressure
1,011.3 hPa
Clouds
11 %
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 27.3 0.8 14 73 1,011.3 - / 0.00 11 0.0 n/a
6h 28.2 2.2 352 69 1,012.3 0.60 / 0.60 1 66.3 n/a
12h 32.2 5.4 353 49 1,008.9 1.10 / 1.71 15 791.2 n/a
18h 28.2 4.3 15 62 1,010.8 0.00 / 0.04 0 225.3 n/a
Tomorrow 27.0 0.3 42 70 1,010.7 0.00 / 0.00 7 0.0 n/a
30h 27.8 2.8 2 66 1,012.9 0.17 / 0.17 15 69.3 n/a
36h 31.5 6.0 354 48 1,009.9 0.04 / 0.22 14 765.4 n/a
42h 27.8 3.0 16 60 1,012.1 0.00 / 0.04 8 237.5 n/a
Tuesday 26.8 1.2 212 71 1,011.9 0.00 / 0.01 14 0.0 n/a
54h 27.8 1.8 15 69 1,013.7 0.00 / 0.00 24 53.5 n/a
60h 30.5 5.3 348 57 1,011.5 0.05 / 0.05 42 645.4 n/a
66h 27.8 4.0 11 67 1,013.0 0.00 / 0.03 84 130.4 n/a
Wednesday 26.5 0.7 325 72 1,012.7 0.00 / 0.00 4 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-20 18:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Xihu?
Now 27.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.8 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 27.0 to 32.2 C, max wind 5.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 791 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 Xihu today?
Sunrise around 05:45 and sunset around 17:57 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Xihu?
Local time is 12:06. Time zone: Asia/Taipei (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Xihu?
Xihu is a populated place.
How many people live in Xihu?
Population about 54,033.
What is the elevation of Xihu?
DEM 23 m.
Where is Xihu located?
It is at 23.95683, 120.47918 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Xihu in?
It is in Taiwan.

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Last updated 2025-11-04
geonames https://www.geonames.org/1675281
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