Ha Wo Hang


Ha Wo Hang is a village in Wo Hang, Sha Tau Kok, in the North [District, Hong Kong|North District] of Hong Kong. Part of the village is a Walled [villages of Hong Kong|walled village].

Administration

Ha Wo Hang is a recognized village under the New Territories Small House Policy. It is one of the villages represented within the Sha Tau Kok District Rural Committee. For electoral purposes, Ha Wo Hang is part of the Sha Ta constituency, which is currently represented by Ko Wai-kei.

History

Ha Wo Hang was established in 1730 by members of the Hakka Li Clan, branching out from the nearby village of Sheung Wo Hang.
At the time of the 1911 census, the population of Ha Wo Hang was 160. The number of males was 66.

Built heritage

Fat Tat Tong, at Nos. 1–5, was built in 1933. It is a Grade I historic building.