Fo Tan Population 2026
Fo Tan has a population of 22,127, making it the #59 biggest city in 🇭🇰 Hong Kong, located in Sha Tin. Roughly 0.3% of Hong Kong's population lives here. It is about 334× smaller than Hong Kong, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
22,127
Rank in Hong Kong
#59
Coordinates
22.40°N, 114.19°E
~42 m elevation · Asia/Hong_Kong
Distance to capital (Hong Kong)
13 km
8 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Sha Tin
| City | Population | Rank in Hong Kong |
|---|---|---|
| Sha Tin | 495,200 | #3 |
| Ma On Shan | 215,200 | #13 |
| Sha Tin Wai | 80,000 | #21 |
| Siu Lek Yuen | 57,349 | #26 |
| Wu Kai Sha | 23,511 | #56 |
| Tai Wai | 19,924 | #70 |
| Shui Chuen O | 19,719 | #73 |
| Keng Hau | 18,707 | #86 |
Cities near Fo Tan
- Sha Tin495,200 people · ~2 km away
- Sha Tin Wai80,000 people · ~2 km away
- Siu Lek Yuen57,349 people · ~3 km away
- Shui Chuen O19,719 people · ~3 km away
- Tai Wai19,924 people · ~3 km away
- Tai Shui Hang17,647 people · ~3 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Fo Tan?
Fo Tan has a population of 22,127 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #59 biggest city in Hong Kong.
What region is Fo Tan in?
Fo Tan is located in Sha Tin, Hong Kong.
Is Fo Tan the capital of Hong Kong?
No, the capital of Hong Kong is City of Victoria, about 13 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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