Mayor of Kaohsiung


The Mayor of Kaohsiung is the head of the Kaohsiung City Government, Taiwan and is elected to a four-year term. The current mayor is Yang Ming-jou since 13 June 2020.

Titles of the Mayor

List of mayors

Japanese era

During this era, Kaohsiung was called "Takao". All of the mayors were appointed by the Empire of Japan.

Provincial city era (appointed mayors)

Provincial city era (direct elected mayors)

Special municipality era (appointed mayors)

Special municipality era (direct elected mayors)

Special municipality era (consolidated Kaohsiung)