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Singapore

733 km²

Hong Kong

1,114 km²

Singapore vs Hong Kong - City Size Comparison

Singapore vs Hong Kong - City Size Comparison

Singapore

Singapore

Area733 km²
Population5.45M
Density7,435 /km²
Elevation15 m
Founded1819
Climatetropical rainforest
Hong Kong

China

Area1,114 km²
Population7.41M
Density6,652 /km²
Elevation32 m
Founded1841
Climatehumid subtropical

Area Comparison

Singapore is 1.5x smaller than Hong Kong

Population Comparison

Singapore has 1.4x fewer people than Hong Kong

Is Singapore Bigger Than Hong Kong?

Yes — Hong Kong is 1.5x larger than Singapore by area. Hong Kong spans 1,114 km² (430 mi²) while Singapore covers 733 km² (283 mi²) — a difference of 381 km².

To put Singapore's size in perspective, its area of 733 km² is roughly the same size as New York City. Meanwhile, Hong Kong at 1,114 km² is about 1.2x the size of Berlin.

Picture Singapore another way: its area is large enough to fit about 103,000 American football fields, 12 times the area of Manhattan, or 7 times the area of Paris. Hong Kong works out to about 156,000 American football fields, 19 times the area of Manhattan, or 11 times the area of Paris.

About Singapore

Singapore, officially the Republic of Singapore, is an island country and city-state in Southeast Asia. Its territory comprises a main island, over 60 satellite islands and islets, and one outlying islet. The country is about one degree of latitude north of the equator, off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, bordering the Strait of Malacca to the west, the Singapore Strait to the south along with the Riau Islands in Indonesia, the South China Sea to the east and the Straits of Johor along…

Known as "Lion City", Singapore covers 733 km² with a population of 5.5 million. The city was established in 1819. Singapore is known for Marina Bay Sands, Gardens by the Bay, Merlion statue, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the MRT Singapore.

Singapore is a city-state made up of one main island plus over 60 satellite islands and islets.

About Hong Kong

Hong Kong is a special administrative region of China. Situated on China's southern coast just south of Shenzhen, it consists of Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, and the New Territories. With 7.5 million residents in a 1,114-square-kilometre (430 sq mi) territory, Hong Kong is the fourth-most densely populated region in the world.

Nicknamed "Pearl of the Orient", Hong Kong has an area of 1,114 km² and is home to 7.4 million people. Its history stretches back to 1841. Visitors come for Victoria Harbour, Victoria Peak, Star Ferry, and much more. Getting around is easy with the MTR Hong Kong.

Hong Kong squeezes 7.5 million residents into 1,114 km2, making it the world's fourth-most densely populated region.

Population Density

Singapore has a population density of 7,435 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 Singapore is slightly more compact.

Both cities are in Asia, but they represent different national approaches to urban development. Singapore (Singapore) and Hong Kong (China) offer a fascinating regional contrast.

Climate & Time Zone

Singapore has a tropical rainforest climate while Hong Kong experiences humid subtropical conditions.

Cities Similar in Size to Singapore

Singapore covers 733 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Tehran (730 km²), Bangalore (741 km²), Hamburg (755 km²), Nairobi (696 km²), or New York (783 km²).

Cities Similar in Size to Hong Kong

Hong Kong covers 1,114 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Lagos (1,172 km²), San Antonio (1,209 km²), Rio de Janeiro (1,221 km²), Dallas (997 km²), or Abu Dhabi (972 km²).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is larger, Singapore or Hong Kong?
Hong Kong is 1.5 times larger than Singapore by area. Hong Kong covers 1,114 km² while Singapore spans 733 km², a difference of 381 km².
How many times does Singapore fit inside Hong Kong?
Singapore (733 km²) fits inside Hong Kong (1,114 km²) approximately 1 times. That means Hong Kong is 1.5x the area of Singapore.
What is the population difference between Singapore and Hong Kong?
Hong Kong has approximately 7.4 million people, while Singapore has about 5.5 million. Hong Kong has 2.0 million more residents.
Which city is more densely populated, Singapore or Hong Kong?
Singapore is more densely populated with 7,435 people per km², compared to 6,652 people per km².
How does the map comparison work?
Our synchronized map comparison tool displays both cities at the same zoom level. When you zoom in or out on one map, the other automatically adjusts to maintain the same scale, allowing you to directly compare the relative sizes of both cities.
Can I compare other cities?
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Distance Between Singapore and Hong Kong

The straight-line distance from Singapore to Hong Kong is 2,586 km (1,607 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~3h 33m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.

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