Kowloon Tong Population 2026
Kowloon Tong has a population of 18,849, making it the #81 biggest city in 🇭🇰 Hong Kong, located in Kowloon City. Roughly 0.3% of Hong Kong's population lives here. It is about 392× smaller than Hong Kong, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
18,849
Rank in Hong Kong
#81
Coordinates
22.33°N, 114.18°E
~18 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 |
| 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 |
| Tak Long Estate | 18,720 | #85 |
Cities near Kowloon Tong
- Shek Kip Mei18,078 people · ~1 km away
- Kowloon City418,732 people · ~1 km away
- Pak Tin Estate16,843 people · ~1 km away
- Shek Kip Mei Estate25,561 people · ~1 km away
- Sung Wong Toi19,078 people · ~2 km away
- Ma Tau Wai20,185 people · ~2 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Kowloon Tong?
Kowloon Tong has a population of 18,849 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #81 biggest city in Hong Kong.
What region is Kowloon Tong in?
Kowloon Tong is located in Kowloon City, Hong Kong.
Is Kowloon Tong 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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