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Central
City in Central and Western, Hong Kong
Overview
Central is Hong Kong's financial and cultural core, renowned for its skyscrapers, historic sites, and buzzing urban life. You'll find prestigious malls, lively entertainment zones, and an intriguing mix of East-meets-West architecture. The area never sleeps and caters to both business and leisure travelers.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Hong Kong
District
Central and Western
Population
11,077
Time Zone
Asia/Hong_Kong
Coordinates
22.28°, 114.16°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
82
Female Safety
78
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
94
Monthly Cost
$4,068
Local Cost
$2,565
Local Income
$3,100
Cashless
95
English
80
Temperature
23.3°C
Summer Avg
28.3°C
Winter Avg
17.0°C
Record High
35.6°C
Record Low
2.8°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
1400 mm
Internet Speed
169 Mbps
Upload
141 Mbps
Latency
13 ms
City Vibrancy
325
Coworking
1
Cafes
141
Nightlife
118
Parks
65
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
2531.0
Airport
HKG
Distance
26 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 353 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
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 92/100.
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