Fong Ma Po Explained

Fong Ma Po is a village in Lam Tsuen, Tai Po District, Hong Kong.

Fong Ma Po is a Punti village,^[1] where a Tin Hau Temple, the Lam Tsuen wishing trees and the former are located.

Recognised status

Fong Ma Po is a recognised village under the New Territories Small House Policy.^[2]

History

At the time of the 1911 census, the population of Fong Ma Po was 32. The number of males was 17.^[3]

Geography

Adjacent villages:

• Hang Ha Po, to the northeast
• San Uk Pai, to the east, across
• Chung Uk Tsuen, to the south
• San Uk Tsai, to the southwest

External links

• Delineation of area of existing village Fong Ma Po (Tai Po) for election of resident representative (2019 to 2022)

22.4566°N 114.1413°W

Notes and References

1. http://www.lcsd.gov.hk/ce/Museum/Monument/form/Brief_Information_on_proposed_Grade_II_Items.pdf Brief information on proposed Grade II items, p.561
2. Web site: List of Recognized Villages under the New Territories Small House Policy . September 2009 . .
3. Census of the Colony for 1911. Papers Laid Before the Legislative Council of Hongkong 1911 . 34 . 23 November 1911.