Ma On Shan Population 2026
Ma On Shan has a population of 215,200, making it the #13 biggest city in 🇭🇰 Hong Kong, located in Sha Tin. Roughly 2.9% of Hong Kong's population lives here. It is about 34× smaller than Hong Kong, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
215,200
Rank in Hong Kong
#13
Coordinates
22.41°N, 114.24°E
~217 m elevation · Asia/Hong_Kong
Distance to capital (Hong Kong)
16 km
10 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Sha Tin
| City | Population | Rank in Hong Kong |
|---|---|---|
| Sha Tin | 495,200 | #3 |
| Sha Tin Wai | 80,000 | #21 |
| Siu Lek Yuen | 57,349 | #26 |
| Wu Kai Sha | 23,511 | #56 |
| Fo Tan | 22,127 | #59 |
| Tai Wai | 19,924 | #70 |
| Shui Chuen O | 19,719 | #73 |
| Keng Hau | 18,707 | #86 |
Cities near Ma On Shan
- Tai Shui Hang17,647 people · ~2 km away
- Wu Kai Sha23,511 people · ~3 km away
- Sai Kung35,800 people · ~4 km away
- Siu Lek Yuen57,349 people · ~4 km away
- Fo Tan22,127 people · ~5 km away
- Sha Tin Wai80,000 people · ~5 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ma On Shan?
Ma On Shan has a population of 215,200 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #13 biggest city in Hong Kong.
What region is Ma On Shan in?
Ma On Shan is located in Sha Tin, Hong Kong.
Is Ma On Shan the capital of Hong Kong?
No, the capital of Hong Kong is City of Victoria, about 16 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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