Wu Kau Tang () is an area in Northeast

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, Hong Kong. It is administratively part of North District and is enclosed by

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on all sides. It is the starting point of the Wu Kau Tang Country Trail and the Plover Cove Reservoir Country Trail. Originally named "Wu Kau Tin" (), the area comprises several villages, including Lo Wai (), Ho Pui (), Leng Pui (), San Uk Ha (), Tin Sum () and Sam Ka Tsuen ().

Administration

Wu Kau Tang is a recognized village under the

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. For electoral purposes, Wu Kau Tang is part of the Sha Ta constituency of the

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. It is currently represented by Ko Wai-kei, who was elected in the

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History

In 1669, the coastal ban imposed by the

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was lifted and the

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ordered the villages to return to their original sites. According to an official document, Wu Kau Tang was one of the villages which returned and was re-established. At the time of the 1911 census, the population of Wu Kau Tang was 423. The number of males was 165.

Geography

Wu Kau Tang is surrounded by several hills: Fan Kei Tok () to the north, Tiu Tang Lung () to the northeast, Ma Tau Fung () to the south and Sam Tam Lo () to the west.

Fauna

Wu Kau Tang has been described as particularly rich in butterflies, with 137 species observed. The Hong Kong Paradise Fish can also be found in the area.

References

External links

Delineation of area of existing village Wu Kau Tang (Sha Tau Kok) for election of resident representative (2019 to 2022)
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