Chiayi County

Chiayi County is a county in Taiwan. Located in southwestern Taiwan surrounding but not including Chiayi City, it is the sixth largest county in the island of Taiwan. Its major tourist destination is Alishan National Scenic Area.

Chiayi County
嘉義縣
Ka-gi, Chiai
Coordinates: 23°29′46.34″N 120°38′30.75″E
Country Republic of China (Taiwan)
Province Taiwan Province (government dissolved)
RegionSouthwestern Taiwan
SeatTaibao City
Largest cityMinxiong
Boroughs2 cities, 16 (2 urban, 14 rural) townships
Government
  County MagistrateWeng Chang-liang (DPP)
Area
  Total1,901.67 km2 (734.24 sq mi)
  Rank10 of 22
Population
 (January 2023)
  Total488,012
  Rank14 of 22
Time zoneUTC+8 (National Standard Time)
ISO 3166 codeTW-CYQ
Websitecyhg.gov.tw
Chiayi County
Traditional Chinese嘉義
Simplified Chinese嘉义
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