Hong Kong Island
second largest island in Hong Kong
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Summary
Hong Kong Island is an island[1]. It ranks in the top 1% of island entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,416 views/month).[2]
Key Facts
- Located in the administrative territorial entity: Hong Kong[3]
- Country: People's Republic of China[4]
- Located in or next to body of water: South China Sea[5]
- Continent: Asia[6]
- Shares border with: Kowloon[7], New Territories[8]
- Contains the administrative territorial entity: Central and Western District[9], Eastern District[10], Southern District[11], Wan Chai District[12]
- Commons category: Hong Kong Island[13]
- Located in time zone: UTC+08:00[14]
- Highest point: Victoria Peak[15]
- Topic's main category: Category:Hong Kong Island[16]
- Population: 1,335,469[17], 1,268,112[18], 1,270,876[19]
- Elevation above sea level: 552 m[20]
- Area: 80.4 km²[21]
- Associated electoral district: Hong Kong Island[22]
Why It Matters
Hong Kong Island has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[23] It is known by 29 alternative names across languages and contexts.[24]