Discovery Bay Population 2026
Discovery Bay has a population of 19,336, making it the #77 biggest city in 🇭🇰 Hong Kong, located in Islands. Roughly 0.3% of Hong Kong's population lives here. It is about 383× smaller than Hong Kong, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
19,336
Rank in Hong Kong
#77
Coordinates
22.30°N, 114.02°E
~10 m elevation · Asia/Hong_Kong
Distance to capital (Hong Kong)
16 km
10 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Islands
| City | Population | Rank in Hong Kong |
|---|---|---|
| San Tung Chung Hang | 116,000 | #19 |
| Tung Chung | 114,100 | #20 |
| Cheung Chau | 19,769 | #72 |
Cities near Discovery Bay
- Tung Chung114,100 people · ~8 km away
- San Tung Chung Hang116,000 people · ~8 km away
- Sham Tseng25,893 people · ~8 km away
- Sam Shing16,423 people · ~10 km away
- Cheung Chau19,769 people · ~10 km away
- Ting Kau17,009 people · ~10 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Discovery Bay?
Discovery Bay has a population of 19,336 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #77 biggest city in Hong Kong.
What region is Discovery Bay in?
Discovery Bay is located in Islands, Hong Kong.
Is Discovery Bay the capital of Hong Kong?
No, the capital of Hong Kong is City of Victoria, about 16 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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