Shek Kip Mei Population 2026
Shek Kip Mei has a population of 18,078, making it the #93 biggest city in 🇭🇰 Hong Kong, located in Sham Shui Po District. Roughly 0.2% of Hong Kong's population lives here. It is about 409× smaller than Hong Kong, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
18,078
Rank in Hong Kong
#93
Coordinates
22.33°N, 114.17°E
~19 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 |
| 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 |
Cities near Shek Kip Mei
- Shek Kip Mei Estate25,561 people · ~0 km away
- Pak Tin Estate16,843 people · ~1 km away
- Sham Shui Po431,090 people · ~1 km away
- Kowloon Tong18,849 people · ~1 km away
- Tai Kok Tsui33,801 people · ~1 km away
- Un Chau Estate18,670 people · ~1 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Shek Kip Mei?
Shek Kip Mei has a population of 18,078 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #93 biggest city in Hong Kong.
What region is Shek Kip Mei in?
Shek Kip Mei is located in Sham Shui Po District, Hong Kong.
Is Shek Kip Mei 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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