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Hong Kong is located in China's South coast and has a metropolitan population of 7,061,200, which is 48% less than the average of all major asian cities.
Hong Kong has a moderately more metropolitan density (10% more) compared to the average of all Asian Cities. On the other hand, Hong Kong has far less metropolitan area (km2) (85% less), city area (km2) (80% less), and a far less metropolitan population (
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Geography
Country Hong Kong 
Location China's South Coast 
Coordinates 22 16 42 N 114 09 32 E  
Time Zone HKT (UTC+8)  
Asia Region East Asia 
Elevation (m)
957  (795.69 higher than average)
vs
161.31

Elevation (ft)
3140  (2616.63 higher than average)
vs
523.37

States/Province/Regions Hong Kong 
Metropolitan Area (km2)
1104  (1097 higher than average)
vs
7,341

Metropolitan Area (sq mi)
426  (424 higher than average)
vs
2,833

City Area (km2)
1104  (1099 higher than average)
vs
5,607

City Area (sq mi)
426  (424 higher than average)
vs
2,164

Demographics & Population
Demonym for People Hong Kongers 
Religion Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, Christianity, Sikh, Islam, Jews, Hinduism, Bah ' 
Main Religion Buddhism 
Languages/Dialects Cantonese, English 
Human Development Index (2011 HDI) Very High 
Metropolitan Population
7061200  (7061187 higher than average)
vs
13,620,223

Metropolitan Density /km2
6396  (6391 higher than average)
vs
5,819

Metropolitan Density /sq mi
16576  (16561 higher than average)
vs
15,090

City Population
7061200  (7061191 higher than average)
vs
9,655,370

City Density /km2
6396  (6387 higher than average)
vs
9,799

City Density /sq mi
16576  (16551 higher than average)
vs
25,393

Climate
Type Humid Subtropical Climate 
Annual Climate Temperature Average High °C (°F) 25.6 (78.1)  
Annual Climate Temperature Average Low °C (°F) 21.1 (70.0)  
Government and Administration
Metropolitan Administrative Areas Central And Western District, Eastern District, Southern District, Wan Chai District, Kowloon City, Kwun Tong, Sham Shui Po, Wong Tai Sin, Yau Tsim Mong, Tsuen Wan, Kwai Tsing, Tuen Mun, Yuen Long, Islands, Sha Tin, Tai Po, North District, Sai Kung 
City Administrative Areas Central And Western District, Eastern District, Southern District, Wan Chai District, Kowloon City, Kwun Tong, Sham Shui Po, Wong Tai Sin, Yau Tsim Mong, Tsuen Wan, Kwai Tsing, Tuen Mun, Yuen Long, Islands, Sha Tin, Tai Po, North District, Sai Kung 
Economy
Currency Hong Kong Dollar 
Code HKD  
Major Industries Finance, Manufacturing, Trading 
Communication
Country Code
+852  (670.97 higher than average)
vs
181.03

Area Code 2  
Postal Code 999xxx 
Tourism
Attractions Lei Cheng Uk Han Tomb Museum, International Finance Centre, Avenue Of Stars, International Commerce Centre 
Best Time To Visit January To March, October To December 
Transportation
Public Transportation Bus, Taxi, Ferry, Ship, Train, Subway, Tram 
Airport Hong Kong International Airport 


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