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Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Major metropolis · Population 7.4M

Hong Kong is the largest city in Hong Kong with a population of approximately 7,396,076 people as of 2026. This makes it the 38th largest city in the world, accounting for 98.25% of Hong Kong's total population of 7.5M. Hong Kong is classified as a major metropolis and operates in the Asia/Hong_Kong timezone. The average annual temperature is 23.4°C with 2,843 mm of rainfall per year. The city sits at an elevation of 16 meters above sea level.

Population

7,396,076

Global Rank

#38

Country Rank

#1

% of Hong Kong

98.25%

Avg Temperature

23.4°C

Annual Rainfall

2,843 mm

Elevation

16 m

Timezone

Asia/Hong_Kong

Hong Kong on the Map

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Climate in Hong Kong

Hong Kong's warmest month is Jul and the coldest is Jan. The wettest month is Apr with 547 mm of rainfall.

Average Monthly Temperature

16.6°C
Jan
18.4°C
Feb
20°C
Mar
24.9°C
Apr
24.9°C
May
27.3°C
Jun
28.6°C
Jul
28.2°C
Aug
27.4°C
Sep
25.6°C
Oct
21.6°C
Nov
16.8°C
Dec
16.6°C28.6°C

Monthly Rainfall

9 mm
Jan
28 mm
Feb
85 mm
Mar
547 mm
Apr
471 mm
May
312 mm
Jun
277 mm
Jul
376 mm
Aug
416 mm
Sep
17 mm
Oct
305 mm
Nov
0 mm
Dec

Hong Kong at a Glance

Country Population

7,527,500

Capital

City of Victoria

Region

Eastern Asia

Major Cities

26

GDP per Capita

$54,075

Life Expectancy

85.3 years

Urban Population

100.0%

Growth Rate

0.01%

Other Major Cities in Hong Kong

New Territories
4.0M
Kowloon
2.2M
Hong Kong Island
1.2M
Victoria
957K
Tuen Mun
508K
Sha Tin
495K
Sham Shui Po
431K
Wong Tai Sin
425K
Kowloon City
419K
Tseung Kwan O
413K

Nearest Major Cities

Closest cities to Hong Kong with over 100,000 people

Cities closest to Hong Kong by distance
CityPopulationDistance
Wan Chai166,695<1 km
Hong Kong Island1,195,5292 km
Victoria956,8003 km
Aberdeen157,4004 km
Kowloon2,232,3394 km
Kowloon City Centre194,2906 km
Sham Shui Po431,0906 km
Kowloon City418,7326 km

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Hong Kong?

The population of Hong Kong, Hong Kong is approximately 7,396,076 people, making it the 38th largest city in the world and the 1st largest in Hong Kong.

Is Hong Kong the capital of Hong Kong?

No, the capital of Hong Kong is City of Victoria. Hong Kong is the 1st largest city in the country.

What is the climate like in Hong Kong?

Hong Kong has an average annual temperature of 23.4°C and receives 2,843 mm of rainfall per year. The warmest month is Jul and the coldest is Jan.

What timezone is Hong Kong in?

Hong Kong is in the Asia/Hong_Kong timezone.