Tung Chung Population 2026
Tung Chung has a population of 114,100, making it the #20 biggest city in 🇭🇰 Hong Kong, located in Islands. Roughly 1.5% of Hong Kong's population lives here. It is about 65× smaller than Hong Kong, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
114,100
Rank in Hong Kong
#20
Coordinates
22.29°N, 113.94°E
~45 m elevation · Asia/Hong_Kong
Distance to capital (Hong Kong)
24 km
15 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Islands
| City | Population | Rank in Hong Kong |
|---|---|---|
| San Tung Chung Hang | 116,000 | #19 |
| Cheung Chau | 19,769 | #72 |
| Discovery Bay | 19,336 | #77 |
Cities near Tung Chung
- San Tung Chung Hang116,000 people · ~1 km away
- Discovery Bay19,336 people · ~8 km away
- Butterfly15,488 people · ~10 km away
- Sam Shing16,423 people · ~11 km away
- Tuen Mun507,900 people · ~12 km away
- Cheung Chau19,769 people · ~12 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Tung Chung?
Tung Chung has a population of 114,100 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #20 biggest city in Hong Kong.
What region is Tung Chung in?
Tung Chung is located in Islands, Hong Kong.
Is Tung Chung the capital of Hong Kong?
No, the capital of Hong Kong is City of Victoria, about 24 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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