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Islands
City in Hong Kong SAR, China
Overview
The Islands District of Hong Kong SAR encompasses Lantau, Cheung Chau, Peng Chau, and several other outlying islands. It is known for its relaxed pace, picturesque beaches, hiking trails, and friendly villages, offering a stark contrast to the urban core of Hong Kong.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
China
Special Administrative Region
Hong Kong SAR
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Shanghai
Coordinates
22.26°, 113.95°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,705
Local Cost
$1,800
Local Income
$2,100
Cashless
88
English
60
Temperature
23.5°C
Summer Avg
28.5°C
Winter Avg
17.0°C
Record High
34.1°C
Record Low
3.9°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
1472 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
3
Walk Score
3
Footways
5.0
Airport
HKG
Distance
7 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 75/100.
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