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Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong

Major city ยท 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 15.88% 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.

Population

1,195,529

Global Rank

#440

Country Rank

#4

% of Hong Kong

15.88%

Hong Kong Island on the Map

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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

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 timezone is Hong Kong Island in?

Hong Kong Island is in the Asia/Hong_Kong timezone.