NEW TAIPEI CITY – LANGUAGES

台灣 / 新北市 – 語言 及 人物

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NEW TAIPEI CITY – 台灣 / 新北市

LANGUAGE & PEOPLES – 語言 及 人物

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LANGUAGE – 語 言

• Languages in New Taipei City – 新北市文化中語言的角色

• Major Languages :

• Mandarin Chinese (國語 / 普通話)
  Official language, taught in schools, used in government, media, formal settings. Almost everyone in New Taipei City (and Taiwan as a whole) speaks and understands Mandarin. ANA+3Knowpia+3Wikipedia+3
  Home usage in New Taipei: about 92% of resident nationals aged 6+ use Mandarin at home. Knowpia

• Taiwanese Hokkien (臺語 / 臺灣閩南語)
  Widely spoken in informal, family, and neighborhood contexts. Many people use it at home or with relatives/friends. Knowpia+2Wikipedia+2
  In New Taipei City, about 82.9% of people aged 6+ use Taiwanese Hokkien at home. Knowpia

• Hakka (客家話)
  Spoken by the Hakka community in Taiwan; there are several Hakka dialects. In New Taipei City it is less common than Mandarin or Hokkien but still present, especially in certain districts or among families with Hakka heritage. Knowpia+2aurorasistercities.org+2
  Home usage in New Taipei City: about 2.4% of resident nationals aged 6+ use Hakka at home. Knowpia

• Indigenous / Formosan Languages
  Taiwan has many indigenous languages; their speakers are a small minority in New Taipei City. Usage tends to be localized (mountainous or remote districts) and often among older generations. Knowpia+2Wikipedia+2

• English Not an official language, but widely taught as a foreign language in schools. Many people (especially younger, more educated, or those in tourism/service sectors) can speak or understand some English. Wikipedia+2ANA+2
  English signage is commonly found, especially for public transportation, major tourist sites, etc. ANA+2Traveledictorian+2

• Demographic & Geographic Variation

• Age plays a big role: older people are more likely to use Taiwanese Hokkien or Hakka more frequently or as a first/home language; younger generations tend to use Mandarin more, especially in educational and urban settings. Wikipedia+2Knowpia+2

• Districts / communities: Some districts have higher concentrations of Hakka speakers; indigenous languages are mostly in certain remote or rural areas. Urban districts are more Mandarin-dominant. Home language use also correlates with family background and origin. Knowpia+2aurorasistercities.org+2

• Language shift: Over decades, there has been a shift toward Mandarin for many households, especially as media, education, and government strongly use Mandarin. Taiwanese Hokkien is still preserved in informal spheres. Wikipedia+1

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PEOPLES – 族 群

• People Groups in New Taipei City – 新北市文化中族群的角色

• Here’s a breakdown of the various “people groups” living in New Taipei City, Taiwan — including indigenous groups, Han subgroups, migrant/immigrant communities — plus some current issues and cultural notes. If you meant a specific kind of “people group” (e.g. ethnicity, migration, religion), I can focus more on that.
  
  Demographics & Ethnic Composition
  Population size
  New Taipei City is Taiwan’s most populous city, with over 4.0 million people. sdgs.ntpc.gov.tw+2taiwan-database.net+2
  Indigenous Peoples
  The officially recognized indigenous population in New Taipei City is on the order of 57,407 people as of 2020, which is about 1.424% of its population. taiwan-database.net
  Among the indigenous groups present is the Atayal (Tayal / 泰雅族), who live in mountainous parts of New Taipei, notably Wulai District, which is a mountain indigenous district. taiwan-database.net+3en.tacp.gov.tw+3Wikipedia+3
  There are also historical presences of “plains tribes” (Pingpu) that are less recognized by the government. Some of these include the Ketagalan, which historically occupied areas of the greater Taipei Basin including parts of what is now New Taipei City. 原視界 Indigenous Sight+2mail.iwgia.org+2
  Han Chinese Subgroups
  The majority of the population in New Taipei are Han Chinese. Within the Han majority there are subgroups such as:
  Hoklo (also “Minnan”): often considered the largest Han subgroup in Taiwan, speaking Taiwanese Hokkien, with roots going back to early migrations from Fujian province.
  Hakka: a significant minority, especially in northern Taiwan; they have their own dialect and cultural traditions.
  Waishengren (mainlanders or those whose families came from mainland China around 1945-1950): they and their descendants are another subgroup.
  (Exact proportions in New Taipei for these subgroups — Hakka, Hoklo, Waishengren — fluctuate and are mixed via migration and urbanization.)
  Migrant / Foreign Communities
  There are non-indigenous foreign residents and migrant workers in New Taipei City, from Southeast Asia (e.g. Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam), etc.
  For example, there are estimated 12,440 Filipinos among migrant workers in New Taipei, out of a larger number of about 98,748 migrant workers in the city (at a particular recent time). Reddit
  Also, specific “communities” formed by particular migrant or immigrant groups. One example: Zhonghe Myanmar Street (“Burma Street”) in Zhonghe District is an area with many people of Burmese Chinese descent. Wikipedia
  
  Indigenous / Atayal in New Taipei: Wulai
  Wulai District is especially notable: a mountain indigenous district, area with strong Atayal presence. Wikipedia
  Cultural institutions: e.g. Wulai Atayal Museum which presents Atayal history, crafts, face-tattoo culture, daily life etc. Wikipedia
  Trails, festivals, and cultural heritage are preserved, and there are programs and efforts (both governmental and community) to maintain identity, language, rituals. Justaiwantour+3trail.tacp.gov.tw+3en.tacp.gov.tw+3
  
  Issues & Dynamics
  Recognition of Indigenous Groups: In Taiwan there are 16 officially recognized indigenous tribes. But there are also plains tribes (Pingpu) which historically have been less recognized and have had issues regarding land rights, cultural recognition, political representation. mail.iwgia.org+2en.tacp.gov.tw+2
  Urban Indigenous Communities: Many indigenous people have migrated to or live in or near cities, including New Taipei. There are communities that are less visible, sometimes with issues around housing, land use, preservation of culture and language. 原視界 Indigenous Sight+2en.tacp.gov.tw+2
  Cultural Revitalization: There is growing interest and effort in revitalizing indigenous languages, crafts, festivals, traditional practices. Museums, trails, cultural centers are part of this. en.tacp.gov.tw+1
  Migration & Multiculturalism: The influx of migrant workers and foreign spouses, especially from Southeast Asia, has diversified the social fabric. New Taipei, like other parts of Taiwan, is becoming more multicultural. Issues include integration, social services, linguistic and cultural inclusion.

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ETHNIC MINORITIES – 少 數 民 族

• Ethnic Minorities in New Taipei City – 新北市文化中少數民族的角色

• Here’s a summary of ethnic minorities in New Taipei City, Taiwan — who they are, where they live, and some of the issues they face. If you want, I can break it into indigenous peoples vs immigrant/new residents, or particular groups.

• Key Groups of Ethnic Minorities in New Taipei City

• Indigenous Peoples
  The Atayal tribe is notably present in Wulai District, which is a mountain‐indigenous district in New Taipei City. Wulai is known for its Atayal population, its culture, tourism (e.g. hot springs), and the Wulai Atayal Museum. Wikipedia+3Wikipedia+3Wikipedia+3
  More broadly, there are indigenous populations spread across New Taipei’s districts. There’s a statistical table of indigenous population by district in New Taipei City. data.gov.tw Indigenous people in New Taipei City often live in both mountain/remote districts (such as Wulai) and in urban areas. Over time, migration into urban areas has increased. 原視界 Indigenous Sight+2data.gov.tw+2

• New Immigrants / Foreign Residents

• “New immigrants” is a broad category used in Taiwan for people who have arrived more recently (including foreign spouses, migrant workers, etc.). There are quite a number of them in New Taipei. Alex Kunz Taipei+3Taipei Times+3Wikipedia+3
  Among these, people from Southeast Asia (Vietnam, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand) are common. Taipei Times+1
  There’s a notable community of people of Burmese (Myanmar) heritage in Zhonghe District, known as “Myanmar Street.” This is a concentration of ethnic Chinese Burmese people, with Burmese culture, businesses, restaurants, etc. Wikipedia

• Demographics & Proportion

• New Taipei City has a total population of about 4 million people. Wikipedia+1
  Indigenous people form a small fraction (part of the overall ~2.5–3% of Taiwan’s population is indigenous) but in certain districts their presence is more significant. IWGIA+2data.gov.tw+2
  Foreign or immigrant residents number in the tens of thousands in New Taipei; the exact proportion varies by district. Wikipedia+1

• Social, Cultural, and Policy Issues :

• Cultural preservation: For indigenous groups like the Atayal, preserving language, traditions, festivals, crafts, etc., remains important. There are museums and cultural institutions (for example, the Wulai Atayal Museum) helping in that. Wikipedia+2en.tacp.gov.tw+2

• Urban migration: Indigenous populations often migrate from mountain or rural areas toward more urbanized districts, for jobs, services, etc. This poses challenges in maintaining ties to ancestral lands and cultural practices. 原視界 Indigenous Sight

• Land / housing rights: Some indigenous communities living on lands not officially designated, or living in informal settlements, face insecurity about land use or legal status. 原視界 Indigenous Sight

• Integration of immigrants / new residents: There are policy efforts to support “new immigrants” (foreign spouses, migrant workers, etc.) in integrating—through services, language, legal support, etc. Taipei Times+2Wikipedia+2

• Community identity & public recognition: Minority groups sometimes struggle for official recognition or political representation, especially when their cultural practices or languages are endangered or not widely supported. This applies both to indigenous groups and immigrant communities. Taipei Times+2en.tacp.gov.tw+2

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DEMOGRAPHICS – 人 口 分 布

• Demographics of New Taipei City – 新北市文化中人口分布的角色

• Here’s a summary of the demographics of New Taipei City (新北市 / Xinbei Shi), Taiwan, based mainly on recent census data and government statistics. If you want a particular year or focus (e.g. income, migration, etc.), I can pull those too.
• Basics & Population Size. As of the 2020 census, New Taipei City had a permanent population of about 4,365,947 people. City Population. In January 2023, its estimated population was around 4,004,367. Wikipedia. It is the most populous city (by population) in Taiwan. Wikipedia\

• Age & Gender Structure
  From the 2020 census: City Population
  Age Group
  Number of People
  0–14 years
  477,996
  15–64 years
  3,296,614
  65 years and over
  591,337
  Gender breakdown: ~2,131,784 males and ~2,234,163 females. City Population
  Age distribution in finer slices (2020):
  0–9 yrs: ~320,749
  10–19 yrs: ~357,300
  20–29 yrs: ~674,452
  30–39 yrs: ~732,004
  40–49 yrs: ~723,291
  50–59 yrs: ~666,887
  60–69 yrs: ~548,556
  70–79 yrs: ~228,129
  80+ yrs: ~114,579 City Population

• Ethnicity, Language & Indigenous Population
  Primary language usage in New Taipei:
  Mandarin is the dominant language. City Population
  Taiwanese (Hokkien) is also widely spoken. City Population
  Hakka speakers are present but in much smaller numbers. City Population
  Indigenous languages are spoken by a small fraction of people. City Population
  Indigenous peoples: historically, the region was inhabited by indigenous groups (e.g. Ketagalan) before large-scale Han settlement. Today indigenous groups are a minority. Wikipedia+1

• District-Level Variation & Urbanization
  Some districts are growing faster than others. For example, Linkou District has seen rapid population growth (over 40% increase since ~2011). Wikipedia
  Districts like Wugu have populations around ~90,000 in 2022. Wikipedia
  The overall character of New Taipei is a mix: there are some very densely populated suburban/urban areas, and also more rural or less-developed districts.

• Trends & Implications
  Aging population: The proportion of those 65+ is substantial (~13–14% or higher depending on the district). City Population
  Working-age population (15–64) is the majority, but the youth (0–14) is relatively smaller in proportion. City Population
  Some districts are becoming more suburban (or even peri-urban), with population moving into less centralized areas, perhaps driven by housing, infrastructure, etc. (e.g. Linkou). Wikipedia

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