Tai Wai Population 2026
Tai Wai has a population of 19,924, making it the #70 biggest city in 🇭🇰 Hong Kong, located in Sha Tin. Roughly 0.3% of Hong Kong's population lives here. It is about 371× smaller than Hong Kong, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
19,924
Rank in Hong Kong
#70
Coordinates
22.37°N, 114.18°E
~8 m elevation · Asia/Hong_Kong
Distance to capital (Hong Kong)
11 km
7 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Sha Tin
| City | Population | Rank in Hong Kong |
|---|---|---|
| Sha Tin | 495,200 | #3 |
| Ma On Shan | 215,200 | #13 |
| Sha Tin Wai | 80,000 | #21 |
| Siu Lek Yuen | 57,349 | #26 |
| Wu Kai Sha | 23,511 | #56 |
| Fo Tan | 22,127 | #59 |
| Shui Chuen O | 19,719 | #73 |
| Keng Hau | 18,707 | #86 |
Cities near Tai Wai
- Keng Hau18,707 people · ~1 km away
- Sha Tin495,200 people · ~1 km away
- Shui Chuen O19,719 people · ~2 km away
- Sha Tin Wai80,000 people · ~2 km away
- Wong Tai Sin425,235 people · ~3 km away
- Tsz Wan Shan37,242 people · ~3 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Tai Wai?
Tai Wai has a population of 19,924 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #70 biggest city in Hong Kong.
What region is Tai Wai in?
Tai Wai is located in Sha Tin, Hong Kong.
Is Tai Wai the capital of Hong Kong?
No, the capital of Hong Kong is City of Victoria, about 11 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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