Observatory Road
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Observatory Road (Chinese: 天文臺道) is one of the oldest roads in Hong Kong, and has existed since 1883. It is called so because this is where the Hong Kong Observatory was constructed. The Observatory is still in operation and provides updated typhoon information and other services for the Northwest Pacific area.
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Native name | 天文臺道 (Yue Chinese) |
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Length | 480 m (1,570 ft) 220 m (720 ft) accessible to public |
Location | Observatory Hill, Hong Kong |
Coordinates | 22°18′05″N 114°10′29″E |
East end | Chatham Road |
West end | Nathan Road |
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Completion | 1883; 141 years ago (1883) |
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