The land area totals 126.864 square kilometers, representing only 0.35% of
the entire area of the Taiwan region. The current population is 91,414 (52,823 in Makung
City; 13,411 in Huhsi Township; 9,214 in Baisha Township; 9,017 in Hsihu Township; 3,682
in Wanan Township; 3,267 in Chimei Township). The population density is 730 per square
kilometer.
Due to limited industrial
development, the standard of living in Penghu is lower than that in Taiwan's main island. This difference has resulted
in the exodus of Penghu's population to the main island. Compared with the total
population of 103,175 in 1984, the population has decreased 10% for the last decade.
area totals 126.864 square kilometers, representing only 0.35% of
the entire area of the Taiwan region. The current population is 91,414 (52,823 in Makung
City; 13,411 in Huhsi Township; 9,214 in Baisha Township; 9,017 in Hsihu Township; 3,682
in Wanan Township; 3,267 in Chimei Township). The population density is 730 per square
kilometer.
than that in Taiwan's main island. This difference has resulted
in the exodus of Penghu's population to the main island. Compared with the total
population of 103,175 in 1984, the population has decreased 10% for the last decade.