6,943,600 in city
7,357,430 in metro
7,357,430 in metro
406.57 mi² (1,053 km²)
164 ft
Hong Kong
About Hong Kong
A former British colony, taken by the British empire in the 19th century and handed back to China in 1997. Now a Special Administrative Region in the People's Republic of China, Hong Kong (the name means Fragrant Harbour) is a major seaport, financial center and the business hub of Asia.
The tiny portion of flat land available for construction (estimated to be around 200 sq. kms.) has led to a concentrated high-rise environment and very high population density. More than 85% of the population growth in Hong Kong Metro (1991-2001) has been within the New Territories.
Home for many business tycoons and giant companies as well as poor illegal immigrants, Hong Kong is a city of opportunities, extremities, and busy streetlife.
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No. of Buildings
| No. | Current status |
|---|---|
| 8,096 | All buildings |
| 7,828 |
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| 114 |
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| 112 |
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| 27 |
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| 15 |
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Tallest buildings
| # | Building | Height | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | International Commerce Centre | 1,588 ft | 2010 |
| 2 | Two International Finance Centre | 1,362 ft | 2003 |
| 3 | Central Plaza | 1,227 ft | 1992 |
| 4 | Bank of China Tower | 1,205 ft | 1990 |
| 5 | The Center | 1,135 ft | 1998 |
Building types
| No. | Type |
|---|---|
| 6,588 | high-rise building |
| 1,308 | skyscraper |
| 190 | low-rise building |
| 3 | church |
| 2 | airport tower |
| 1 | monument |
| 1 | clock/bell tower |
| 1 | observation tower |
| 1 | pagoda |
| 1 | temple |
Other buildings
| No. | Type |
|---|---|
| 12 | Famous buildings |
| 85 | Buildings with the most construction images |