Some international reports consider Taipei–Keelung–Taoyuan (臺北基隆桃園都會區; Táiběi–Jīlóng–Táoyuán Dūhùiqū) as the real complete metropolitan area.456
Due to the geographical characteristics of the area, the Taipei–Keelung metropolitan area roughly corresponds to areas located within the Taipei Basin. Taipei City serves as the core of the metropolitan area where the government of Taiwan and major commercial districts are located.
The metropolitan area contains Taipei City, Keelung City, and New Taipei City (surrounding the two previous cities). The geographical subdivisions are listed as follows:
in New Taipei City:
in Taipei City:
in Keelung City:
In 2014, the Taipei–Keelung metropolitan area's GDP per capita (PPP) was US$46,102.7
Main article: Taiwan Railway Administration
The Taipei–Keelung metropolitan area is served by routes of the Taiwan Railway (Western Trunk line, Yilan line, Pingxi line, Shen'ao line) which connects it with the majority of the inhabitated places on the island and the Taiwan High Speed Rail which connects the island’s western coast.
Main articles: Taipei Metro, New Taipei Metro, and Taoyuan Airport MRT
For rapid transit, Taipei and New Taipei are served by the Taipei Metro with daily trips of over 2 million passengers. The Danhai light rail is operated by New Taipei Metro. The Taoyuan Airport MRT connects Taipei City, New Taipei City and Taoyuan City with Taoyuan International Airport.
The area is served by Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport for international flights while Songshan Airport is primarily for domestic flights, international flights to Tokyo and Seoul; and also cross-strait flights.
Main article: Taipei Joint Bus System
An extensive bus system serves the metropolitan area.
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