North District, Hong Kong
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North District (Chinese: 北區) 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.
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Quick Facts 北區, Country ...
North District
北區 | |
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Coordinates: 22°29′41″N 114°08′17″E | |
Country | China |
SAR | Hong Kong |
Region | New Territories |
Constituencies | 16 |
Government | |
• District Council Chairman | Law Ting-Tak (Independent) |
• District Council Vice-Chairman | Li Kon-hong |
• District Officer | Chong Wing-wun |
Area | |
• Total | 168 km2 (65 sq mi) |
Population (2016) | |
• Total | 315,270 |
• Density | 1,900/km2 (4,900/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+8 (Hong Kong Time) |
Website | North District Council |
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Traditional Chinese | 北區 | ||||||||||||||
Simplified Chinese | 北区 | ||||||||||||||
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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 (65 sq mi) in area.