New Taipei City Overview
Location
New Taipei City is located in northern Taiwan, the city includes a substantial stretch of the island's northern coastline and surrounds the Taipei Basin, making it the second largest special municipality by area, behind Kaohsiung. New Taipei City is bordered by Keelung to the northeast, Yilan County to the southeast, and Taoyuan to the southwest. It completely surrounds Taipei [1].
Most of New Taipei can be accessed conveniently by Taipei's public transit systems, including the Taipei MRT metro system and various buses and trains.
Weather
The city has a humid subtropical climate with seasonal monsoons and year-round rainfall. Temperatures are warm to hot, except during winter cold fronts when they may drop below 10°C (50°F), especially along the north coast and in mountain areas. January is the coolest month, July the warmest, and typhoons occur August-October.
Population
2021
Number of ETAs + ETFs
2024-25: 16 ETAs + 2 ETFs
Number of Schools
2024-25: 17 elementary + 2 junior high
Teaching and Living
Teaching
Living
Coordinators
Miffy Lin
Hi, I'm Miffy. I was born and raised in Taipei and studied in New Taipei during university, After graduating, I traveled alone to Japan for two months, which gave me a deeper understanding of the needs and challenges people face in the foreign country. Welcome to New Taipei City! It's the most populous city in Taiwan, with convenient transportation and easy access to Taipei. It's a vast and diverse city, full of opportunities to explore!
Email: mlin@fse.fulbright.org.tw
Victoria Teng
Hi, I’m Victoria! Originally from Taichung, I moved to Taipei for university and have stayed ever since. With a background in English Literature, I’ve always had a passion for cultural exchange. In the summer of 2025, I fulfilled a long-held dream of traveling solo to the UK—an experience that allows me to deeply resonate with the excitement and challenges of navigating life in a foreign environment. As your New Taipei Coordinator, I’m dedicated to being your reliable support in Taiwan. Welcome to New Taipei City, and I look forward to helping you make it your second home!
Email: vteng@fse.fulbright.org.tw
Additional Site Info
Community Service - North Coast Beach Clean-up
The grantees organized a beach cleanup at Zhongjiao Bay, partnering with locals to preserve the coastal area and strengthen community ties. Working in groups, they collected debris using trash bags and grabbers, ensuring a cleaner environment. This meaningful initiative not only addressed littering but also fostered connections and environmental awareness within the Jinshan community.
Community Service - English Tutoring at Taiwan Fund for Children and Families
Promoting equitable access to English education for Ruifang area students, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds, while creating a space for cross-cultural immersion and teaching about holiday traditions to inspire learning and global connections.
Community Service - English Roundtable at NTPU
The English roundtable course provides college students with an interactive platform to enhance their English communication skills while fostering teamwork and cultural awareness. Through engaging discussions on diverse topics, participants expand their vocabulary, build confidence in speaking, and develop critical thinking. This initiative also strengthens ties between Taiwan and the U.S., promoting meaningful cultural exchange.