Southern District, Hong Kong
The
Southern District () is one of the
18 districts of
Hong Kong. Population (2000): 282,400. It is located in the southern part of
Hong Kong Island.
The Southern District faces the
South China Sea at the south, and is backed by hills and
reservoirs, designated as
Country Parks, at the north. The eastern half of the district is semi-rural, with some of Hong Kong's most popular
beaches. The western half of the district is partly residential and partly industrial.
The district includes the following areas:
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Aberdeen*
Ap Lei Chau, an island connected to Aberdeen by a bridge
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Deep Water Bay*
Pok Fu Lam*
Repulse Bay*
Shek O*
Shouson Hill*
Stanley*
Wah FuIslands of the district:
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Ap Lei Chau, or
Aberdeen Island*
Ap Lei Pai (鴨脷排)
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Kau Pei Chau (狗脾洲)
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Lo Chau (羅洲)
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Lung Shan Pai (龍山排)
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Magazine Island (火藥洲)
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Middle Island (熨波洲)
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Ng Fan Chau (五分洲)
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Round Island (銀洲)
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Tai Tau Chau (大頭洲)
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Tau Chau (頭洲)
Tourist attractions within the district include Aberdeen's floating restaurants and fishing harbour; the
Ocean Park; the swimming beach of
Repulse Bay; and the souvenir market at
Stanley.
It is served by
Pok Fu Lam Road,
Aberdeen Tunnel,
Wong Nai Chung Gap Road and
Tai Tam Road. The proposed
MTR West Island Line and
South Island Line will also be built in the area.
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List of buildings, sites and areas in Hong Kong*
Southern District Council*
Electoral Boundary Map 1*
Electoral Boundary Map 2*
Hong Kong Ocean Park
