Sai Kung North refers collectively to the areas on the southern side of Tolo Harbour and the northernmost part of the Sai Kung Peninsula. Part of this broad area is served by Sai Sha Road, a motorway between Sai Kung and Ma On Shan.[1]
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 "Welcome to Sai Kung North" sign along Sai Sha Road in Wu Kai Sha. | |||||||||||
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Geography
editGeographically it is a practical exclave of Tai Po District, along with Shek Ngau Chau, Tap Mun and Tung Ping Chau.
It includes the following areas:
Transport
editThe area historically relied on ferry transport from Tai Po Kau, until the pier there was relocated to Ma Liu Shui. The opening of Sai Sha Road and the development of Ma On Shan has made road transport available to the areas to the west of Three Fathoms Cove.
Politics and rural affairs
editSai Kung North is covered by the Sai Kung North constituency in the Tai Po District Council.[2] The Sai Kung North Rural Committee[3] comprises the villages in the area, some of which known collectively as Shap Sze Heung.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Assessment study" (PDF). www.epd.gov.hk. Retrieved 2021-01-27.
- ^ "Recommended District Council Constituency Areas" (PDF). Electoral Affairs Commission.
- ^ "Membership Lists of Executive Committees of Rural Committees for the Term of 2019—2023". Home Affairs Department | 民政事務總署. Retrieved 2021-01-27.
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