Keelung, population 350,000, is located 18 miles northeast of Taipei on the north coast of Taiwan overlooking the Pacific Ocean. It is surrounded on three sides by green mountains and has an excellent deep water port. The city is exposed to heavy rains from monsoons and is one of the wettest cities in the world with an average of 214 days of rain a year.

Keelung has a rich and colorful history. It has been occupies by the Spanish, Dutch, Manchus, French and Japanese. The city has been under the jurisdiction of the Republic of China since 1945.
Aside from the port industries of fishing, ship building and military activities, it is also an international trade and business center.

Keelung has many beautiful parks and ancient temples, such as the 74 foot statue of the Goddess of Mercy, crowning a hill overlooking the harbor.

Since the sister city partnership between Salt Lake City and Keelung was established, the two cities have exchanged art and musical groups, as well as visiting delegations each year. In 1981, the police departments from both cities became affiliated as sister organizations forming very close bonds.
The Sister City relationship with Salt Lake City was created in 1979.

Taiwan Consul General with Chief of Staff David Everett.	Taiwan General Consul with Asst. SLCPD Chief Scott Atkinson.
Taiwan General Consul with SLC Council Members Carlton Christenson and JT Martin.	35th anniversary celebration