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Wong Tai Sin District

Wong Tai Sin District is one of the 18 districts of Hong Kong. It is the only landlocked district in Hong Kong. It is located in Kowloon, and is the northernmost district in Kowloon. Wong Tai Sin District is a primarily residential area, with a mix of public and private housing estates. It is most well known for the Wong Tai Sin Temple, a major cultural and religious site. The district has undergone demographic changes over the past decades, reflecting the broader trends in population aging, urban development and migration across Hong Kong.

Wong Tai Sin District borders the districts of Kwun Tong to its southeast, Kowloon City to its southwest, Sai Kung to its east, and Sha Tin to its north. It covers an area of approximately 9.36 km2 (3.61 sq mi).

The district contains the areas of Diamond Hill, Wang Tau Hom, Lok Fu, Chuk Yuen, Wong Tai Sin, Tsz Wan Shan, Fung Wong [yue], Ngau Chi Wan, Choi Hung and Choi Wan, an area that includes several major public housing estates.

The district is largely urbanized, with high-density residential estates interspersed with parks, schools, and cultural landmarks.

Population

As of the 2021 Hong Kong Census, Wong Tai Sin District has a total population of approximately 406,802, around 5.5% of the total Hong Kong population. This is down from the 2016 Census which found the population at 425,235, indicating a slight decline in population over the five years. The district has one of the highest proportions of older residents among Hong Kong’s 18 districts and the second highest population density.

Age Structure

The age composition of Wong Tai Sin District reflects an aging population. Based on the 2021 census, the age distribution is as follows:

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