thumb|Chiayi metropolitan area
Chiayi metropolitan area () is the urban area surrounding Chiayi City.
Definition
According to the definition of metropolitan areas formerly used by the Republic of China government, the Chiayi metropolitan area includes the following areas:
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!Chiayi City (core city)!!Chiayi County
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- East District
- West District
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- Minxiong Township
- Shuishang Township
- Zhongpu Township
- Taibao City
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However, since 2010, the term is no longer in official usage.
Economy
It is a sub-urban area developed by industries such as industry, forestry, sugar, agriculture, fishery, and tourism.
thumb|Demographics as of 2017
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