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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 townofFanling–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.
North District
北區
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Day view of Long Valley in the North District
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Location of North within Hong Kong
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| Coordinates: 22°29′41″N 114°08′17″E / 22.49471°N 114.13812°E / 22.49471; 114.13812 | |
| Country | China |
| Region | Hong Kong |
| Constituencies | 16 |
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| • District Council Chairman | Law Ting-Tak (Independent) |
| • District Council Vice-Chairman | Li Kon-hong |
| • District Officer | Chong Wing-wun |
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| • Total | 168 km2 (65 sq mi) |
| Population
(2016)
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| • 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 | ||||||||||||||
| Jyutping | Bak1 Keoi1 | ||||||||||||||
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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.
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.
The northern end of the Wilson Trail hiking path is located in the North District. The trail ends at Nam Chung.
North District is served by the East Rail line, Fanling Highway, San Tin Highway and Sha Tau Kok Road.
