Kai Tak Population 2026
Kai Tak has a population of 42,552, making it the #32 biggest city in 🇭🇰 Hong Kong, located in Kowloon City. Roughly 0.6% of Hong Kong's population lives here. It is about 174× smaller than Hong Kong, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
42,552
Rank in Hong Kong
#32
Coordinates
22.32°N, 114.20°E
~3 m elevation · Asia/Hong_Kong
Distance to capital (Hong Kong)
6 km
4 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Kowloon City
| City | Population | Rank in Hong Kong |
|---|---|---|
| Kowloon City | 418,732 | #6 |
| Whampoa | 39,134 | #35 |
| Whampoa Garden | 30,038 | #45 |
| Ma Tau Wai | 20,185 | #69 |
| Ho Man Tin | 19,830 | #71 |
| Sung Wong Toi | 19,078 | #79 |
| Kowloon Tong | 18,849 | #81 |
| Tak Long Estate | 18,720 | #85 |
Cities near Kai Tak
- Sung Wong Toi19,078 people · ~1 km away
- Kowloon City418,732 people · ~1 km away
- Tak Long Estate18,720 people · ~1 km away
- Ma Tau Wai20,185 people · ~1 km away
- San Po Kong18,199 people · ~1 km away
- Choi Hung Estate17,817 people · ~2 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Kai Tak?
Kai Tak has a population of 42,552 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #32 biggest city in Hong Kong.
What region is Kai Tak in?
Kai Tak is located in Kowloon City, Hong Kong.
Is Kai Tak the capital of Hong Kong?
No, the capital of Hong Kong is City of Victoria, about 6 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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