Updated Feb 18, 2026
KEY STATS
2.2M
Population
67 km2
Area
429 Mbps
Internet
5m
Elevation
Hong Kong Time
Timezone
HKG (28km)
Airport
OVERVIEW
Kowloon's neon canyons and wet markets cram urban intensity into every alley, steps from Hong Kong's financial pulse. Nomads score blazing-fast Wi-Fi, 24/7 energy, and rooftop workspaces overlooking Victoria Harbour for non-stop productivity.
QUICK FACTS
Country
Hong Kong
Population
2.2M
Timezone
Hong Kong Time
Elevation
5 m
Airport
HKG
GPS
22.32, 114.18
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Infrastructure
31,523 points of interest mapped in Kowloon — 470 per km2
Tech
429 Mbps average download — faster than most capital cities worldwide
Climate
Year-round average of 22C — near-ideal temperatures
INFRASTRUCTURE
31,523 total POIs 470.5 per km²
Above avg per capita
Average
Below avg
Food & Drink
Restaurants
3,200
Cafes
573
Bars
237
Fast Food
741
Shopping
Supermarkets
403
Convenience
884
Shopping Malls
427
Healthcare
Hospitals
47
Clinics
349
Pharmacies
224
Education
Schools
1,057
Universities
83
Libraries
83
Recreation
Parks
1,551
Playgrounds
582
Sports
1,620
Cinemas
43
Museums
61
Theatres
54
Transport
Bus Stops
7,653
Train Stations
221
Fuel Stations
127
Services
Banks
559
ATMs
127
Post Offices
119
Police
60
Fire Stations
57
Source: DropThe Database | dropthe.org
INTERNET SPEED
429 Mbps
Download
320 Mbps
Upload
6ms
Latency
291,012
Tests
77,774
Devices
2025-Q4
Last updated
CLIMATE
Best time to visit: Mar - Nov
17°
J
17°
F
19°
M
22°
A
25°
M
27°
J
28°
J
27°
A
25°
S
22°
O
19°
N
17°
D
18-28 C ideal
Warm/Cool
Extreme
Year avg: 22.1 C Range: 16.6 - 27.5 C Rain: 2,845 mm/year Sunshine: 2,816 h/year
CITY SCORES
86.7
Nomad Index
A
Livability
37.5
Culture
61.9
Overall
AIRPORT
HKG
Hong Kong International Airport
28 km from center
~50 min ride
FUN FACTS
Kowloon () is one of the three areas of Hong Kong, along with Hong Kong Island and the New Territories.
It has a population of 2,019,533 and a population density of 43,033/km2 (111,450/sq mi) in 2006.
It is the smallest, second most populous, and most densely populated of the divisions.
Location Kowloon is located directly north of Hong Kong Island across Victoria Harbour.
It is bordered by the Lei Yue Mun strait to the east, Mei Foo Sun Chuen, Butterfly Valley, and Stonecutter's Island to the west, a mountain range, including Tate's Cairn and Lion Rock to the north, and Victoria Harbour to the south.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Kowloon known for?
Kowloon's neon canyons and wet markets cram urban intensity into every alley, steps from Hong Kong's financial pulse. Nomads score blazing-fast Wi-Fi, 24/7 energy, and rooftop workspaces overlooking Victoria Harbour for non-stop productivity.
How fast is the internet in Kowloon?
Kowloon has an average download speed of 429 Mbps and upload speed of 320 Mbps, based on Ookla speed test data.
What is the weather like in Kowloon?
Kowloon has an average year-round temperature of approximately 22.1 degrees Celsius.
What airport serves Kowloon?
Kowloon is served by HKG (Hong Kong International Airport), approximately 28 km from the city center.
What is the population of Kowloon?
The population of Kowloon is approximately 2.2M.
What infrastructure does Kowloon have?
Kowloon has 31,523 mapped points of interest, including 3,200 restaurants, 47 hospitals, 1,057 schools.
What country is Kowloon in?
Kowloon is located in Hong Kong.