Living in San Tung Chung Hang (新東涌坑)
San Tung Chung Hang (新東涌坑) is a city in Lantau Island (離島區), Hong Kong, home to 116,000 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are climate-conscious movers (top 1%, #1 of 149), people who want to live by the sea (top 1%, #1 of 149), low-income families (top 1%, #1 of 141).
Residents116,000
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport5 km (Hong Kong International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km6,126,200 people
Sea coast1 km
Terrain around itabout 30 m, height range 170 m
Main railway line22.9 km
Border with People's Republic of China25 km
Within 10 km278,274 people
Greater areaGreater Hong Kong, 25 km out
Winter daylight10 h 46 min, sunset 10:46
See San Tung Chung Hang (新東涌坑) on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about San Tung Chung Hang (新東涌坑)
- It is right on the coast of the South China Sea.
- It is part of Greater Hong Kong, 25 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 10 h 46 min and sets around 10:46; in late June it sets around 13:11.
How San Tung Chung Hang (新東涌坑) ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in Hong Kong. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Regional overview: population, geography and modelled indicators for costs, schools and safety.
| Profile | Score | In Hong Kong | In Lantau Island (離島區) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 82 | #7 of 150 | #3 of 13 | Map |
| Low-income household | 93 | #2 of 141 | #1 of 12 | Map |
| Low-income family | 93 | #1 of 141 | #1 of 12 | Map |
| Single parent | 93 | #1 of 125 | #1 of 11 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 76 | #27 of 149 | #9 of 13 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 79 | #106 of 149 | #8 of 13 | Map |
| Early retiree | 76 | #10 of 146 | #4 of 12 | Map |
| Single professional | 82 | #19 of 113 | #1 of 7 | Map |
| Young professional | 83 | #20 of 125 | #1 of 11 | Map |
| DINKS | 82 | #21 of 95 | #1 of 5 | Map |
| Remote worker | 81 | #51 of 125 | #6 of 11 | Map |
| Commuter | 93 | #3 of 150 | #1 of 13 | Map |
| Car-free household | 79 | #33 of 130 | #1 of 11 | Map |
| Student | 0 | #80 of 90 | #1 of 5 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 93 | #2 of 141 | #1 of 12 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 91 | #2 of 149 | #1 of 13 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 73 | #29 of 125 | #1 of 11 | Map |
| Expat professional | 83 | #18 of 125 | #1 of 11 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 87 | #3 of 149 | #1 of 13 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 80 | #16 of 150 | #10 of 13 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 70 | #46 of 150 | #4 of 13 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 68 | #11 of 150 | #7 of 13 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 79 | #14 of 150 | #9 of 13 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 71 | #12 of 150 | #3 of 13 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 88 | #3 of 150 | #1 of 13 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 89 | #1 of 149 | #1 of 13 | Map |
| Coastal living | 92 | #1 of 149 | #1 of 13 | Map |
| Business owner | 93 | #4 of 149 | #1 of 13 | Map |
| Digital native | 65 | #89 of 125 | #1 of 11 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Tung Chung (東涌) 1 km
- Mui Wo Kau Tsuen (梅窩舊村) 5 km
- Ngong Ping (昂坪) 5 km
- Pui O (貝澳) 5 km
- Discovery Bay (愉景灣) 8 km
- Peng Chau 9 km
- Cheung Chau 12 km
- So Kwun Wat (扫管笏) 13 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.