Shenzhen vs Hong Kong - City Size Comparison

Is Shenzhen Bigger Than Hong Kong?

Shenzhen is significantly larger, covering 1.8 times the area of Hong Kong. Shenzhen spans 1,997 km² (771 mi²) while Hong Kong covers 1,114 km² (430 mi²) — a difference of 883 km².

About Shenzhen

China's tech capital and a major innovation hub. Known as "China's Silicon Valley", Shenzhen covers 1,997 km² with a population of 17.6 million. The city was established in 1979. Shenzhen is known for Tech industry (Huawei, Tencent, DJI), Shenzhen Bay, Window of the World theme park, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Shenzhen Metro.

Shenzhen grew from a fishing village of 30,000 people to a megacity of 17 million in just 40 years

About Hong Kong

A major financial hub and special administrative region of China. Often called "Pearl of the Orient", Hong Kong has an area of 1,114 km² and is home to 7.4 million people. It was established in 1841. Visitors come for Victoria Harbour skyline, Dim sum cuisine, Star Ferry, and much more. Getting around is easy with the MTR Hong Kong.

Hong Kong has more skyscrapers than any other city in the world, with over 480 buildings above 150 meters

Population Density

Shenzhen has a population density of 8,793 people per km² — a densely populated city. Hong Kong, with 6,652 people per km², is a densely populated city. Both cities have comparable density, though Shenzhen is slightly more compact.

Climate & Time Zone

Both cities share a humid subtropical climate, though local geography creates distinct microclimates in each.