Overview of Chiayi

Brief Introduction
The Tropic of Cancer passes through 23.5°N, bringing unique geographical characteristics to Chiayi.

We cooperate with both Chiayi City and Chiayi County which are two individual and separate local governments.

Chiayi City boasts the third-highest density of convenience stores and the second-highest density of coffee shops in Taiwan.

Chiayi County has majestic and broad scenery surrounded by hills and waters, possessing awesome landscapes and seascapes.

Being located in Central Southern Taiwan, Chiayi is easily accessible. With the completion of the High-Speed Rail, it takes 1.5 hours to travel to Taipei and 0.5 hours to Kaohsiung.

Population
Chiayi City 263,323ppl (2024.03)
Chiayi County 483,481ppl (2024.03)

Weather
Chiayi has a warm humid subtropical climate that closely borders a true tropical climate.

Average temperature: 
26 ~ 35 °C, 79 ~ 95 °F (Apr.~ Oct.) Hottest: 39 °C, 102 °F
13 ~ 25 °C, 55 ~ 77 °F (Dec.~ Mar.) Coldest: 5 °C, 41 °F

Numbers of grantees
Chiayi City
2024-2025: 4ETAs + 4ETFs

Chiayi County
2024-2025: 8ETAs + 2ETFs
2023-2024: 8ETAs + 6ETFs
2022-2023: 11ETAs + 5ETFs
2021-2022: 8ETAs + 8ETFs

Coordinators

Jessie Chen

Hello, I'm Jessie. Prior to joining Fulbright, I earned a TESOL certificate from the University of Pennsylvania and spent over a decade teaching English to children. My passion for English education is unwavering, and I am equally committed to enhancing my own proficiency in the language.

Words for incoming grantees:
Having worked, studied, and traveled in Australia, I understand the mix of emotions that accompany being abroad. I admire the courage of all the ETAs who have chosen to come to Taiwan, and I am confident that this experience will be a memorable journey in your lives. Taiwan truly is a remarkable destination worthy of your visit.

Email: jchen@fse.fulbright.org.tw

Cam Chao

Lír-hó! (汝好!) This is Cam, I was born in Taipei, raised in Penghu, grew up in Tainan, got my degree in Taichung, worked around Taiwan, and based in Chiayi now. All in all, I am a Taiwanese.

Before joining Fulbright, I was a local tour guide with enthusiasm to share the history, culture, lovely nature, and languages of my fascinating country. I’ve been a Chiayi coordinator since 2021.

Words for incoming grantees:
Welcome aboard! Taiwan, Formosa itself is a hidden gem on the Earth, and congrats on discovering it.

In Chiayi, you can go hiking to the main peak of the Jade Mountain which is ranked as the 4th World Island Highpoints(3952 m), and enjoy eating oysters by the seashore in one day.

I am ready when you are, should we?

Email: cchao@fse.fulbright.org.tw