Ma Tau Wai Population 2026
Ma Tau Wai has a population of 20,185, making it the #69 biggest city in 🇭🇰 Hong Kong, located in Kowloon City. Roughly 0.3% of Hong Kong's population lives here. It is about 366× smaller than Hong Kong, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
20,185
Rank in Hong Kong
#69
Coordinates
22.32°N, 114.19°E
~26 m elevation · Asia/Hong_Kong
Distance to capital (Hong Kong)
5 km
3 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 |
| 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 Ma Tau Wai
- Sung Wong Toi19,078 people · ~1 km away
- Ho Man Tin19,830 people · ~1 km away
- Kai Tak42,552 people · ~1 km away
- Hok Yuen18,091 people · ~1 km away
- Kowloon City418,732 people · ~1 km away
- Kowloon Tong18,849 people · ~2 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ma Tau Wai?
Ma Tau Wai has a population of 20,185 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #69 biggest city in Hong Kong.
What region is Ma Tau Wai in?
Ma Tau Wai is located in Kowloon City, Hong Kong.
Is Ma Tau Wai the capital of Hong Kong?
No, the capital of Hong Kong is City of Victoria, about 5 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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