Shek Kip Mei Estate Population 2026
Shek Kip Mei Estate has a population of 25,561, making it the #54 biggest city in 🇭🇰 Hong Kong, located in Sham Shui Po District. Roughly 0.3% of Hong Kong's population lives here. It is about 289× smaller than Hong Kong, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
25,561
Rank in Hong Kong
#54
Coordinates
22.33°N, 114.17°E
~12 m elevation · Asia/Hong_Kong
Distance to capital (Hong Kong)
6 km
4 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Sham Shui Po District
| City | Population | Rank in Hong Kong |
|---|---|---|
| Sham Shui Po | 431,090 | #4 |
| Nam Cheong | 74,780 | #24 |
| Mei Foo | 45,990 | #30 |
| Mei Foo Sun Chuen | 37,299 | #37 |
| So Uk | 18,956 | #80 |
| So Uk Estate | 18,748 | #84 |
| Un Chau Estate | 18,670 | #87 |
| Shek Kip Mei | 18,078 | #93 |
Cities near Shek Kip Mei Estate
- Pak Tin Estate16,843 people · ~0 km away
- Shek Kip Mei18,078 people · ~0 km away
- Sham Shui Po431,090 people · ~1 km away
- Un Chau Estate18,670 people · ~1 km away
- So Uk18,956 people · ~1 km away
- So Uk Estate18,748 people · ~1 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Shek Kip Mei Estate?
Shek Kip Mei Estate has a population of 25,561 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #54 biggest city in Hong Kong.
What region is Shek Kip Mei Estate in?
Shek Kip Mei Estate is located in Sham Shui Po District, Hong Kong.
Is Shek Kip Mei Estate the capital of Hong Kong?
No, the capital of Hong Kong is City of Victoria, about 6 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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