Huaping Islet, Taiwanese Hokkien: is an 0.0308 km2 (0.0119 sq mi) volcanic island in Zhongzheng District, Keelung, Taiwan located in the East China Sea. The islet is 180 m (590 ft) long and 80 m (260 ft) wide with an elevation of 51 m (167 ft). 'Pyroxene and andesite are the major rock types of the islet. The entire islet is covered with metallic volcanic debris which has turned purplish red (bordeaux), purple, green, brass (yellowish) and iron grey after oxidation.' Along with the nearby Pengjia Islet and Mianhua Islet, Huaping Islet is considered of strategic importance to Taiwan.
Huaping Islet from the north
Huaping Islet from above to the northwest
Zhongzheng District, Keelung
Zhongzheng District or Jhongjheng District is a district of Keelung City, Taiwan. The district is the city seat of Keelung City.
View of the Port of Keelung from Zhongzheng District
Area of today's Zhongzheng District, Keelung (1950)