Kowloon City Population 2026
Kowloon City has a population of 418,732, making it the #6 biggest city in 🇭🇰 Hong Kong, located in Kowloon City. Roughly 5.7% of Hong Kong's population lives here. It is about 18× smaller than Hong Kong, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
418,732
Rank in Hong Kong
#6
Coordinates
22.33°N, 114.19°E
~11 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kai Tak | 42,552 | #32 |
| 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 Kowloon City
- Sung Wong Toi19,078 people · ~1 km away
- San Po Kong18,199 people · ~1 km away
- Kai Tak42,552 people · ~1 km away
- Lower Wong Tai Sin Estate (I & II)29,542 people · ~1 km away
- Tak Long Estate18,720 people · ~1 km away
- Ma Tau Wai20,185 people · ~1 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Kowloon City?
Kowloon City has a population of 418,732 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #6 biggest city in Hong Kong.
What region is Kowloon City in?
Kowloon City is located in Kowloon City, Hong Kong.
Is Kowloon City 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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