Sheung Shui Population 2026
Sheung Shui has a population of 20,514, making it the #66 biggest city in 🇭🇰 Hong Kong, located in North District. Roughly 0.3% of Hong Kong's population lives here. It is about 361× smaller than Hong Kong, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
20,514
Rank in Hong Kong
#66
Coordinates
22.52°N, 114.12°E
~7 m elevation · Asia/Hong_Kong
Distance to capital (Hong Kong)
27 km
17 miles, straight line
Other big cities in North District
| City | Population | Rank in Hong Kong |
|---|---|---|
| Fanling | 263,200 | #12 |
Cities near Sheung Shui
- Fanling263,200 people · ~3 km away
- Hong Lok Yuen20,389 people · ~7 km away
- Pat Heung40,357 people · ~8 km away
- Fairview Park20,268 people · ~9 km away
- Tai Po274,100 people · ~9 km away
- Kam Tin21,876 people · ~10 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Sheung Shui?
Sheung Shui has a population of 20,514 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #66 biggest city in Hong Kong.
What region is Sheung Shui in?
Sheung Shui is located in North District, Hong Kong.
Is Sheung Shui the capital of Hong Kong?
No, the capital of Hong Kong is City of Victoria, about 27 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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