City history
From its origins as a strategic maritime gateway to its emergence as a massive special municipality, New Taipei represents the dynamic evolution of northern Taiwan.
Chapter one
Earliest documented name
"River mouth"
The coastal areas of modern New Taipei were historically recorded under the name Tamsui, acting as a pivotal maritime trading hub for various colonial powers and local administrators.
Administrative division of Taipei
During this period, the region was a critical gateway for international trade and a focal point for various colonial and post-war interests.
The new special municipality
The city was elevated to special municipality status to better manage the growing metropolitan area surrounding Taipei.
Chapter two
To manage energy consumption during the post-war era, the government introduced daylight saving time, shifting the local clocks forward by one hour.
Following shifts in social and economic requirements, the practice of daylight saving time was officially abolished, standardizing the time across the region.
Chapter three
The Spanish presence in the northern regions established early European contact and introduced new administrative structures to the coastal settlements.
The transition to Japanese rule brought significant changes to the legal, educational, and infrastructural landscape of the northern Taiwan territories.
Following the end of World War II, the region underwent significant administrative reorganization to integrate with the newly established government.
In a major administrative reform, Taipei County was elevated to a special municipality, officially becoming the modern New Taipei City.