Tin Shui Wai Population 2026
Tin Shui Wai has a population of 286,232, making it the #10 biggest city in 🇭🇰 Hong Kong, located in Yuen Long. Roughly 3.9% of Hong Kong's population lives here. It is about 26× smaller than Hong Kong, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
286,232
Rank in Hong Kong
#10
Coordinates
22.46°N, 114.00°E
~10 m elevation · Asia/Hong_Kong
Distance to capital (Hong Kong)
27 km
17 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Yuen Long
| City | Population | Rank in Hong Kong |
|---|---|---|
| Yuen Long San Hui | 200,000 | #14 |
| Yuen Long | 200,000 | #15 |
| Yuen Long Kau Hui | 169,600 | #17 |
| Shap Pat Heung | 77,775 | #22 |
| Ping Shan | 45,400 | #31 |
| Pat Heung | 40,357 | #34 |
| Kam Tin | 21,876 | #60 |
| Ha Tsuen | 21,060 | #62 |
Cities near Tin Shui Wai
- Ha Tsuen21,060 people · ~2 km away
- Yeung Uk Tsuen16,236 people · ~2 km away
- Ping Shan45,400 people · ~2 km away
- Yuen Long200,000 people · ~3 km away
- Yuen Long Kau Hui169,600 people · ~3 km away
- Yuen Long San Hui200,000 people · ~4 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Tin Shui Wai?
Tin Shui Wai has a population of 286,232 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #10 biggest city in Hong Kong.
What region is Tin Shui Wai in?
Tin Shui Wai is located in Yuen Long, Hong Kong.
Is Tin Shui Wai 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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