Largest Cities in Southern District

Top 21 cities ranked by largest cities

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Largest Cities — Southern District

1 Aberdeen 157,400

2 Pok Fu Lam 77,100

3 South Horizons 29,391

4 South Horizons (Estate) 29,180

5 Lei Tung 26,350

6 Wah Fu 26,275

7 Shek O 20,683

8 Chek Chue 20,683

9 Lei Tung Estate 18,575

10 Tin Wan 16,811

11 Wong Chuk Hang 16,316

12 Shek Pai Wan Estate 14,927

13 Wah Kwai 13,309

14 Ap Lei Chau Estate 11,960

15 Chi Fu Fa Yuen 9,813

16 Wah Kwai Estate 9,321

17 Residence Bel-air 8,795

18 Tin Wan Estate 8,491

19 Aberdeen Centre 8,353

20 Baguio Villa 5,339

21 Yue On Court 5,175

The largest cities in Southern District represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Aberdeen leads with a population of 157,400, followed by Pok Fu Lam and South Horizons. These cities serve as hubs for employment, education, and innovation, attracting residents from across the country and around the world.

Population size is a key indicator of a city's economic influence and infrastructure capacity. Larger cities typically offer more diverse job markets, extensive public transit systems, and a wider range of cultural amenities. HSO dominates the top 10 with 10 cities on the list, reflecting the state's strong economic pull and quality of life.

While large populations bring economic advantages, they also present challenges including higher costs of living, traffic congestion, and housing affordability concerns. Many of these cities have experienced significant growth over the past decade, driven by job opportunities in technology, healthcare, and professional services.

Did You Know?

1. Aberdeen's population is larger than that of many small nations.
2. HSO has 10 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
3. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 319,421.

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