North District (Hong Kong)

North
北區
District
North District

Day view of Long Valley in the North District

Official emblem

Location of North within Hong Kong
Coordinates: 22°29′41″N 114°08′17″E / 22.49471°N 114.13812°E / 22.49471; 114.13812Coordinates: 22°29′41″N 114°08′17″E / 22.49471°N 114.13812°E / 22.49471; 114.13812
Country Hong Kong
Special administrative region Hong Kong
Constituencies 16
Government
  District Council Chairman 蘇西智 So Sai-chi (DAB)
Area
  Total 168 km2 (65 sq mi)
Population (2006)
  Total 280,730
  Density 1,700/km2 (4,300/sq mi)
Time zone Hong Kong Time (UTC+8)
Website North District Council
North District
Traditional Chinese 北區
Fanling New Town
Fanling Wai

North District (Chinese: 北區) is the northernmost district of the 18 districts of Hong Kong. It is located in the northwestern part of the New Territories. The new town of Fanling-Sheung Shui is within this district. It had a population of 298,657 in 2001. The district has the second lowest population density.

It borders with Shenzhen city with the Sham Chun River. Most major access points to Mainland China from Hong Kong lie in this district. The North District is about 168 km² in area.

Demographics

According to statistics, 70% of the population lives in the public estates in the new town of Fanling-Sheung Shui. 40,000 villagers living around the two centres and another two rural towns Sha Tau Kok and Ta Kwu Ling, account for almost all residents in the district.

Islands of the district

Miscellaneous

The northern end of the Wilson Trail hiking path is located in the North District. The trail ends at Nam Chung.

Transport

North District is served by MTR East Rail Line, Fanling Highway, San Tin Highway and Sha Tau Kok Road.

MTR Stations

Border crossings

See also

External links

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