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Cigu District Lighthouse Lighthouse

Fl (2) White 15s🇹🇼Tainan, TWOperational

Location & Light Range

About Cigu District Lighthouse Lighthouse

The Cigu District Lighthouse, built in 1971, stands on a square stone foundation in Cigu township. This tapered, square skeletal tower, painted with black and white horizontal bands, reaches a height of 33 meters. It displays a white light with a characteristic of one flash every 15 seconds, visible for 16 nautical miles. The current lighthouse replaced an earlier structure destroyed by a typhoon in July 1970. The site is accessible to the public, though the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: This lighthouse marks Taiwan's westernmost point and helps define the coastline for shipping lanes in the Taiwan Strait.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (2) White 15s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
2 flashes
Interval
15s
Raw Code
Fl W 15s
Focal Height
34m
Geographic Range
16NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1971

Significant events: original lighthouse destroyed by typhoon in July 1970

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
33m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
with black and white horizontal bands
Material
stone

Structure: tapered square skeletal tower with lantern and gallery, mounted on a square stone foundation

Location

City
Tainan
Country
🇹🇼Taiwan
Sea Region
westernmost point of Taiwan, in Cigu township about 16 km northwest of Tainan
Latitude
23.1007°
Longitude
120.0360°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
An Ping(9.9 km)
Admiralty No.
P4630
NGA No.
13840
ARLHS No.
TAI-013
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Cigu District Lighthouse Lighthouse at night?+
Cigu District Lighthouse displays the characteristic Fl (2) White 15s — 2 white flashes every 15 seconds. Each lighthouse has a unique flash pattern published in the List of Lights, allowing mariners to positively identify it and distinguish it from other navigation aids in the area. The white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Cigu District Lighthouse Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Cigu District Lighthouse Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Tainan at 9.9 NM to the SE. Other ports served include An Ping (10.2 NM SE), Budai (16.4 NM NNE), YUNG AN (19.5 NM SSE), Lung-men (34 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Cigu District Lighthouse Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Cigu District Lighthouse Lighthouse is currently operational. It is actively maintained and continues to emit its characteristic light signal for marine navigation. Most modern lighthouses are automated and monitored remotely by the national maritime authority.
What shipping routes pass near Cigu District Lighthouse Lighthouse?+
Cigu District Lighthouse Lighthouse is located within the Taiwan Strait — a major shipping corridor in East Asia connecting the East and South China Seas. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near Cigu District Lighthouse Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Cigu District Lighthouse Lighthouse in real time using MarineRadar. The platform shows live AIS positions of ships in the area, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page to open the live map centered on this lighthouse.