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Hong Kong Island
Home » Hong Kong » Major Cities and Regions » Hong Kong IslandCentral and Western- Central is the central business area of Hong Kong and Western is an area in early development. Both areas are located along the northern part of Hong Kong Island. Central and Western has the second highest median income in the territory with HK$25,230 a month. The average size of a household is fairly small, only 2.8 persons. There are several landmarks located in this district, namely City Hall, the Chinese People’s Liberation Army Forces Hong Kong Building, Edinburgh Place, and the International Finance Center. The University of Hong Kong and Caritas Francis Hsu College are also located here.
Eastern- This district has a population of 620,800 and includes the areas of North Point, the eastern portion of Causeway Bay, Quarry bay, Shau Kei Wan, Heng Fa Chuen, and Chai Wan. This district is mostly residential, but contains several large shopping malls and some industrial areas. There are also several large public and private housing estates. Formerly linked only by King’s Road, the district now has the Island Eastern Corridor, a MTR transit system.
Southern- The Southern district is located in the southern part of Hong Kong Island and has a population of 282,400. It faces the South China Sea at the south and Country Parks at the North. Some of the most popular beaches in Hong Kong are located in the eastern half. The western half is partly residential and partly industrial. Some of the attractions in this district include: Aberdeen, Ap Lei Chau, Deep Water Bay, Pok Fu Lam, Repulse Bay, Shek O, Stanley, and Wah Fu.
Wan Chai- This district is located north of Hong Kong Island and has a population of 190,300. The Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre is located is Wan Chai North in the area north of Gloucester Road. This area was reclaimed from the sea after the 1970’s. The Wan Chai District includes the areas of Wan Chai, Wan Chai North, Causeway Bay, Happy Valley, Jardine’s Lookout, Stubbs Road, Wong Nai Chung Gap, and Tai Hang.
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