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Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong

Major city · Population 1.2M

Hong Kong Island is the 4th largest city in Hong Kong with a population of approximately 1,195,529 people as of 2026. This makes it the 440th largest city in the world, accounting for 15.89% of Hong Kong's total population of 7.5M. Hong Kong Island is classified as a major city and operates in the Asia/Hong_Kong timezone. The average annual temperature is 22.4°C with 2,843 mm of rainfall per year. The city sits at an elevation of 160 meters above sea level.

Population

1,195,529

Global Rank

#440

Country Rank

#4

% of Hong Kong

15.89%

Avg Temperature

22.4°C

Annual Rainfall

2,843 mm

Elevation

160 m

Timezone

Asia/Hong_Kong

Hong Kong Island on the Map

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Climate in Hong Kong Island

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

Average Monthly Temperature

15.6°C
Jan
17.5°C
Feb
19.1°C
Mar
24°C
Apr
24°C
May
26.4°C
Jun
27.6°C
Jul
27.3°C
Aug
26.4°C
Sep
24.7°C
Oct
20.6°C
Nov
15.8°C
Dec
15.6°C27.6°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

7,524,100

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

-0.00%

Other Major Cities in Hong Kong

Hong Kong
7.4M
New Territories
4.0M
Kowloon
2.2M
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 Island with over 100,000 people

Cities closest to Hong Kong Island by distance
CityPopulationDistance
Hong Kong7,396,0762 km
Wan Chai166,6952 km
Aberdeen157,4004 km
Victoria956,8005 km
Kowloon2,232,3396 km
Kowloon City Centre194,2907 km
Kowloon City418,7328 km
Sham Shui Po431,0908 km

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Hong Kong Island?

The population of Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong is approximately 1,195,529 people, making it the 440th largest city in the world and the 4th largest in Hong Kong.

Is Hong Kong Island the capital of Hong Kong?

No, the capital of Hong Kong is City of Victoria. Hong Kong Island is the 4th largest city in the country.

What is the climate like in Hong Kong Island?

Hong Kong Island has an average annual temperature of 22.4°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 Island in?

Hong Kong Island is in the Asia/Hong_Kong timezone.