North District, Hong Kong Explained

North District
Type:District
Blank Emblem Type:Official emblem
Blank Emblem Size:60px
Image Map1:Hong Kong North District.svg
Map Caption1:Location of North within Hong Kong
Coordinates:22.4947°N 114.1381°W
Subdivision Type1:Country
Subdivision Name1:China
Subdivision Type2:Region
Subdivision Name2:Hong Kong
Leader Title:District Council Chairman
Leader Name:Law Ting-Tak
Leader Party:Independent
Leader Title2:District Council Vice-Chairman
Leader Name2:Li Kon-hong
Leader Title3:District Officer
Leader Name3:Chong Wing-wun
Parts Type:Constituencies
Parts Style:para
P1:16
Area Total Km2:168
Population As Of:2016
Population Total:315270
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone:Hong Kong Time
Utc Offset:+8
Website:North District Council
North District
T:北區
S:北区
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Y:Bāk Kēui
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North District is the northernmost district of the 18 districts of Hong Kong. It is located in the northeastern 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 in Hong Kong.

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 168km2 in area.

Demographics

According to statistics, 70% of the district population lives in the public estates in the Fanling–Sheung Shui New Town. 40,000 villagers living around the two town centres and the main rural towns (Sha Tau Kok and Ta Kwu Ling) account for most residents in the district.

Islands of the district

Education

See also: List of schools in North District, Hong Kong.

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 the East Rail line, Fanling Highway, San Tin Highway and Sha Tau Kok Road.

MTR Stations

Border crossings

See also

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