List of towns in Hong Kong facts for kids
Hong Kong has many places where people live, from busy city centers to quieter towns. Even though the Hong Kong government doesn't officially call places "cities" or "towns" in the same way some countries do, there are areas that are clearly big urban centers. These areas are often defined by law, even if they don't have their own separate local governments.
Instead of cities and towns, Hong Kong is divided into districts. These districts are administrative areas, meaning they help manage different parts of Hong Kong. Their borders are usually drawn along natural features like mountains or coastlines, or along roads. This means a district might include parts of a big city area and also some rural land.
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Major City Areas in Hong Kong
Hong Kong has a few very large and important city areas. These are where most people live and work.
| City Area | Location |
|---|---|
| Victoria City | This area is part of Central and Western, Wan Chai, and Eastern districts on Hong Kong Island. It's one of the oldest and most central parts of Hong Kong. |
| Kowloon (including New Kowloon) |
This large area covers Yau Tsim Mong, Sham Shui Po, Kowloon City, Wong Tai Sin, and Kwun Tong districts on the mainland side. It's a very busy and crowded part of Hong Kong. |
Hong Kong's New Towns
As Hong Kong's population grew, the government planned and built special areas called "new towns." These are like brand-new communities designed to house many people and provide everything they need, like homes, schools, and shops. They helped spread out the population from the very crowded city centers.
| New Town | District | When it Started |
|---|---|---|
| Tsuen Wan (includes Tsuen Wan, Kwai Chung, and Tsing Yi) |
Tsuen Wan and Kwai Tsing | 1950s |
| Sha Tin | Sha Tin | 1970s |
| Tuen Mun | Tuen Mun | 1970s |
| Tai Po | Tai Po | Early 1980s |
| Yuen Long | Yuen Long | Early 1980s |
| Fanling-Sheung Shui | North | Mid-1980s |
| Ma On Shan | Sha Tin | Mid-1980s |
| Tseung Kwan O | Sai Kung | Late 1980s |
| Tin Shui Wai | Yuen Long | Early 1990s |
| North Lantau (includes Tung Chung and Tai Ho) |
Islands | 1994 |
Smaller Towns and Communities
Besides the major city areas and new towns, Hong Kong also has many smaller towns and communities. Some of these are older settlements, while others are more modern developments.
| Town | Location |
|---|---|
| Aberdeen | Southern |
| Cheung Chau | Islands |
| Discovery Bay | Islands |
| Jardine's Lookout | Wan Chai |
| Ha Tsuen | Yuen Long |
| Kam Tin | Yuen Long |
| Kwun Tong | Kwun Tong |
| Kwu Tung | North |
| Lau Fau Shan | Tuen Mun |
| Lei Yue Mun | Kwun Tong |
| Luen Wo Hui | North |
| Ma Wan | Islands |
| Mui Wo (Silvermine Bay) | Islands |
| Ping Shan | Yuen Long |
| Peng Chau | Islands |
| Sai Kung | Sai Kung |
| San Tin | Yuen Long |
| Sha Tau Kok | North |
| Sham Tseng | Tsuen Wan |
| Shek O | Southern |
| Sok Kwu Wan | Islands |
| Stanley | Southern |
| Tai O | Islands |
| Yuen Long Town | Yuen Long |
| Yung Shue Wan | Islands |
Largest Urban Areas (Agglomerations)
An urban agglomeration is a big area where a city and its surrounding towns have grown together. It's like one giant connected urban space. Here are the largest urban agglomerations in Hong Kong by population:
- Kowloon - 2,019,500 people
- Northern Hong Kong Island - 992,900 people
- Tsuen Wan New Town - 801,800 people
- Sha Tin New Town - 630,000 people
- Tuen Mun New Town - 470,900 people
- Tseung Kwan O New Town - 344,500 people
- Aberdeen - 275,100 people
- Tai Po New Town - 274,000 people
- Tin Shui Wai New Town - 268,800 people
- Fanling-Sheung Shui New Town - 244,700 people
- Yuen Long New Town - 141,900 people
- North Lantau New Town - 71,900 people
See also
- Districts of Hong Kong
- List of places in Hong Kong
- List of villages in Hong Kong
