Provincial Cities in Taiwan
There are currently three provincial municipalities, all part of Taiwan Province, administered by the Republic of China:
| English | Chinese | Tongyong Pinyin | Hanyu Pinyin | Wade-Giles | Pe̍h-ōe-jī | Pha̍k-fa-sṳ | City Seat | City Seat in Chinese |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiayi City | 嘉義市 | Jiayi | Jiāyì | Chia1-i4 | Ka-gī | Kâ-ngi | East District | 東區 |
| Hsinchu City | 新竹市 | Sinjhu | Xīnzhú | Hsin1-chu2 | Sin-tek | Sîn-tsuk | North District | 北區 |
| Keelung City | 基隆市 | Jilong | Jīlóng | Chi1-lung2 | Ke-lâng | Kî-lùng | Zhongzheng District | 中正區 |
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