(北區) is the northernmost district of the
18 Districts of
Hong Kong . It is located in the northwestern part of the
New Territories . The
New Town of
Fanling-Sheung Shui is within this district.
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 168 km&
2 in area.
Population in North District in 2000 is 294,200.
According to the statistics in the district, 70% of the population stays in the public estates in the
New Town of
Fanling-Sheung Shui . Including with the 40,000 villagers around the two centres and another two rural towns
Sha Tau Kok and
Ta Kwu Ling , that accounts for almost all 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
KCR East Rail ,
Fanling Highway ,
San Tin Highway and
Sha Tau Kok Road .
