Butterfly Population 2026
Butterfly has a population of 15,488, making it the #120 biggest city in 🇭🇰 Hong Kong, located in Tuen Mun. Roughly 0.2% of Hong Kong's population lives here. It is about 478× smaller than Hong Kong, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
15,488
Rank in Hong Kong
#120
Coordinates
22.38°N, 113.96°E
~8 m elevation · Asia/Hong_Kong
Distance to capital (Hong Kong)
24 km
15 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Tuen Mun
| City | Population | Rank in Hong Kong |
|---|---|---|
| Tuen Mun | 507,900 | #2 |
| Tuen Mun San Hui | 19,398 | #75 |
| Sam Shing | 16,423 | #111 |
Cities near Butterfly
- Sam Shing16,423 people · ~2 km away
- Tuen Mun507,900 people · ~2 km away
- Tuen Mun San Hui19,398 people · ~3 km away
- Ha Tsuen21,060 people · ~8 km away
- Ping Shan45,400 people · ~9 km away
- Sham Tseng25,893 people · ~9 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Butterfly?
Butterfly has a population of 15,488 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #120 biggest city in Hong Kong.
What region is Butterfly in?
Butterfly is located in Tuen Mun, Hong Kong.
Is Butterfly the capital of Hong Kong?
No, the capital of Hong Kong is City of Victoria, about 24 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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