Yuen Long Population 2026
Yuen Long has a population of 200,000, making it the #15 biggest city in 🇭🇰 Hong Kong, located in Yuen Long. Roughly 2.7% of Hong Kong's population lives here. It is about 37× smaller than Hong Kong, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
200,000
Rank in Hong Kong
#15
Coordinates
22.45°N, 114.03°E
~21 m elevation · Asia/Hong_Kong
Distance to capital (Hong Kong)
24 km
15 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Yuen Long
| City | Population | Rank in Hong Kong |
|---|---|---|
| Tin Shui Wai | 286,232 | #10 |
| Yuen Long San Hui | 200,000 | #14 |
| 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 Yuen Long
- Yuen Long Kau Hui169,600 people · ~1 km away
- Yeung Uk Tsuen16,236 people · ~1 km away
- Yuen Long San Hui200,000 people · ~2 km away
- Ping Shan45,400 people · ~2 km away
- Shap Pat Heung77,775 people · ~2 km away
- Tin Shui Wai286,232 people · ~3 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Yuen Long?
Yuen Long has a population of 200,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #15 biggest city in Hong Kong.
What region is Yuen Long in?
Yuen Long is located in Yuen Long, Hong Kong.
Is Yuen Long the capital of Hong Kong?
No, the capital of Hong Kong is City of Victoria, about 24 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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