Mei Foo Population 2026
Mei Foo has a population of 45,990, making it the #30 biggest city in 🇭🇰 Hong Kong, located in Sham Shui Po District. Roughly 0.6% of Hong Kong's population lives here. It is about 161× smaller than Hong Kong, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
45,990
Rank in Hong Kong
#30
Coordinates
22.34°N, 114.14°E
~2 m elevation · Asia/Hong_Kong
Distance to capital (Hong Kong)
8 km
5 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Sham Shui Po District
| City | Population | Rank in Hong Kong |
|---|---|---|
| Sham Shui Po | 431,090 | #4 |
| Nam Cheong | 74,780 | #24 |
| Mei Foo Sun Chuen | 37,299 | #37 |
| Shek Kip Mei Estate | 25,561 | #54 |
| So Uk | 18,956 | #80 |
| So Uk Estate | 18,748 | #84 |
| Un Chau Estate | 18,670 | #87 |
| Shek Kip Mei | 18,078 | #93 |
Cities near Mei Foo
- Mei Foo Sun Chuen37,299 people · ~0 km away
- Un Chau Estate18,670 people · ~2 km away
- Nam Cheong74,780 people · ~2 km away
- So Uk Estate18,748 people · ~2 km away
- So Uk18,956 people · ~2 km away
- Sham Shui Po431,090 people · ~2 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Mei Foo?
Mei Foo has a population of 45,990 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #30 biggest city in Hong Kong.
What region is Mei Foo in?
Mei Foo is located in Sham Shui Po District, Hong Kong.
Is Mei Foo the capital of Hong Kong?
No, the capital of Hong Kong is City of Victoria, about 8 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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