Sham Shui Po Population 2026
Sham Shui Po has a population of 431,090, making it the #4 biggest city in 🇭🇰 Hong Kong, located in Sham Shui Po District. Roughly 5.8% of Hong Kong's population lives here. It is about 17× smaller than Hong Kong, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
431,090
Rank in Hong Kong
#4
Coordinates
22.33°N, 114.16°E
~10 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nam Cheong | 74,780 | #24 |
| 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 Sham Shui Po
- Nam Cheong74,780 people · ~1 km away
- Shek Kip Mei Estate25,561 people · ~1 km away
- Un Chau Estate18,670 people · ~1 km away
- Shek Kip Mei18,078 people · ~1 km away
- Tai Kok Tsui33,801 people · ~1 km away
- Pak Tin Estate16,843 people · ~1 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Sham Shui Po?
Sham Shui Po has a population of 431,090 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #4 biggest city in Hong Kong.
What region is Sham Shui Po in?
Sham Shui Po is located in Sham Shui Po District, Hong Kong.
Is Sham Shui Po 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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