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]
| 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 |
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 edit
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.