Tin Yan Estate
| Tin Yan Estate | |
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.jpg) Tin Yan Estate | |
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| General information | |
| Location | Tin Shui Road, Tin Shui Wai New Territories, Hong Kong |
| Coordinates | 22°27′47″N 113°59′46″E / 22.46314°N 113.99602°E |
| Status | Completed |
| Category | Public rental housing |
| Population | 10,889[1] (2016) |
| No. of blocks | 8[2] |
| No. of units | 5,640[2] |
| Construction | |
| Constructed | 2002 |
| Authority | Hong Kong Housing Authority |
Tin Yan Estate (Chinese: 天恩邨) is a public housing estate in Tin Shui Wai, New Territories, Hong Kong, near Light Rail Chung Fu and Tin Fu stops.[3] It consists of eight residential buildings completed in 2002 and 2004 respectively.[4][5] Four of them were originally designed as an Interim Housing estate, but they were renovated to become a public housing estate in 2004.[6] During the SARS outbreak in 2003, Block 2 and 3 were furnished as temporary quarters for frontline healthcare staff.[7]
Houses
[edit]| Name[2] | Chinese name | Building type | Completed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yan Lok House | 恩樂樓 | Non-standard | 2002 |
| Yan Ying House | 恩盈樓 | ||
| Yan Sui House | 恩穗樓 | ||
| Yan Chi House | 恩慈樓 | ||
| Yan Fuk House | 恩福樓 | 2004 | |
| Yan Chak House | 恩澤樓 | ||
| Yan Chui House | 恩翠樓 | ||
| Yan Yi House | 恩頤樓 |
Demographics
[edit]According to the 2016 by-census, Tin Yan Estate had a population of 10,889. The median age was 47.1 and the majority of residents (98 per cent) were of Chinese ethnicity. The average household size was 2 people. The median monthly household income of all households (i.e. including both economically active and inactive households) was HK$15,000.[1]
Politics
[edit]For the 2019 District Council election, the estate fell within two constituencies. Most of the estate is located in the Yuet Yan constituency, which was formerly represented by Hong Chin-wah until July 2021,[8] while the remainder of the estate falls within the Fu Yan constituency, which was formerly represented by Kwan Chun-sang until July 2021.[9][8]
See also
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References
[edit]- ^ a b "Major Housing Estates". 2016 Population By-census. Census and Statistics Department. Retrieved 4 October 2021.
- ^ a b c "Housing Authority Property Location and Profile | Hong Kong Housing Authority and Housing Department | Hong Kong Housing Authority and Housing Department". Hong Kong Housing Authority. Retrieved 4 October 2021.
- ^ "Chung Fu Stop & Tin Fu Stop" (PDF). MTR Corporation. Retrieved 4 October 2021.
- ^ "Yuen Long District" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 20 July 2011. Retrieved 4 October 2021.
- ^ "Caritas Integrated Family Service Centre – Tin Shui Wai" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 24 August 2012. Retrieved 4 October 2021.
- ^ "Interim Housing units pooled to public rental housing resources". Hong Kong Government. 2 June 2004. Retrieved 4 October 2021.
- ^ "Disposal of Electric Appliances and Furniture Items in Temporary Quarters for Healthcare Staff at Tin Yan Estate and King Hin Court" (PDF). Legislative Council of Hong Kong. Retrieved 4 October 2021.
- ^ a b "Yuen Long District Council - Yuen Long DC Members". District Council. Retrieved 4 October 2021.
- ^ "Recommended District Council Constituency Areas (Yuen Long District)" (PDF). Electoral Affairs Commission. Retrieved 4 October 2021.
