Nam Cheong Population 2026
Nam Cheong has a population of 74,780, making it the #24 biggest city in 🇭🇰 Hong Kong, located in Sham Shui Po District. Roughly 1.0% of Hong Kong's population lives here. It is about 99× smaller than Hong Kong, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
74,780
Rank in Hong Kong
#24
Coordinates
22.33°N, 114.15°E
~1 m elevation · Asia/Hong_Kong
Distance to capital (Hong Kong)
6 km
4 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Sham Shui Po District
| City | Population | Rank in Hong Kong |
|---|---|---|
| Sham Shui Po | 431,090 | #4 |
| Mei Foo | 45,990 | #30 |
| 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 Nam Cheong
- Sham Shui Po431,090 people · ~1 km away
- Un Chau Estate18,670 people · ~1 km away
- Olympic19,373 people · ~1 km away
- Tai Kok Tsui33,801 people · ~1 km away
- Shek Kip Mei Estate25,561 people · ~1 km away
- Shek Kip Mei18,078 people · ~2 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Nam Cheong?
Nam Cheong has a population of 74,780 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #24 biggest city in Hong Kong.
What region is Nam Cheong in?
Nam Cheong is located in Sham Shui Po District, Hong Kong.
Is Nam Cheong 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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