Key facts
- Statutorily defined area
- Hong Kong
- Region
- Hong Kong ( special administrative region )
- Country
- China
- District officer
- Herman Cho
- District council chairman
- Vacant
- District council vice chairman
- Vacant
- Total
- 18.9 km (7.3 sq mi)
- Density
- 31,100/km (80,600/sq mi)
- Largest neighbourhood by population
- Shau Kei Wan (85,188 – 2016 est)
- Website
- District Website
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Wikidata facts
- Population
- 537900
- Area
- 18.9
- Official website
- www.districtcouncils.gov.hk/east/english/welcome.htm
- Image
- HK North Point Tin Chiu Street Tsat Tsz Mui Road.JPG
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- Eastern District, Hong Kong
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The Eastern District (Chinese: 東區; Jyutping: dung keoi) is located on the northeastern part of Hong Kong Island, being one of the 18 administrative districts of Hong Kong. It had a population of 529,603 in 2021. The district has the second highest population, and its residents have the third highest median household income among the 18 districts.
The Eastern District is well-developed, with a complete public transport and transport network, including subway, bus, ferry, minibus and tram services, while the Island Eastern Corridor and the Eastern Harbour Crossing are important arteries for external traffic. There are comprehensive educational, medical, community and recreational facilities in the area, as well as large shopping malls and commercial centres. At the same time, there are also many historical and cultural attractions in the Eastern District, which are good places for citizens and tourists to relax and entertain.
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