Fong Ma Po
Fong Ma Po (Chinese: 放馬莆; lit. 'place for grazing horses') is a village in Lam Tsuen, Tai Po District, Hong Kong.
Lam Tsuen Tin Hau Temple in Fong Ma Po.
Lam Tsuen wishing tree in Fong Ma Po.
Fong Ma Po is a Punti village,[1] where a Tin Hau Temple, the Lam Tsuen wishing trees and the former Lam Tsuen Public School are located.
Recognised status
Fong Ma Po is a recognised village under the New Territories Small House Policy.[2]
History
At the time of the 1911 census, the population of Fong Ma Po was 32. The number of males was 17.[3]
Geography
Adjacent villages:
- Hang Ha Po, to the northeast
- San Uk Pai, to the east, across Lam Kam Road (林錦公路)
- Chung Uk Tsuen, to the south
- San Uk Tsai, to the southwest
References
- Brief information on proposed Grade II items, p.561 Archived 2013-02-23 at the Wayback Machine
- "List of Recognized Villages under the New Territories Small House Policy" (PDF). Lands Department. September 2009.
- "Census of the Colony for 1911" (PDF). Papers Laid Before the Legislative Council of Hongkong 1911: 34. 23 November 1911.
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