Ap Lei Chau Estate
Public housing estate in Ap Lei Chau, Hong Kong
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Ap Lei Chau Estate (Chinese: 鴨脷洲邨) is a public housing estate in Ap Lei Chau, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong. It is the first public housing estate in Ap Lei Chau. Completed in two phases in 1980[3] to 1982, respectively, the estate consists of 8 residential blocks providing 4,453 flats.[4] It was one of the public housing estates built from 1980 to 1982 to accommodate people affected by a major fire in Aberdeen Typhoon Shelter.[5]
Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong
| Ap Lei Chau Estate | |
|---|---|
Ap Lei Chau Estate | |
 Interactive map of Ap Lei Chau Estate | |
| General information | |
| Location | 322 Ap Lei Chau Bridge Road, Ap Lei Chau Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong |
| Coordinates | 22.244705°N 114.1498625°E |
| Status | Completed |
| Category | Public rental housing |
| Population | 14,504[1] (2016) |
| No. of blocks | 8[2] |
| No. of units | 4,453[2] |
| Construction | |
| Constructed | 1980 |
| Authority | Hong Kong Housing Authority |
Houses
Demographics
According to the 2016 by-census, Ap Lei Chau Estate had a population of 14,504. The median age was 53.1, and the majority of residents (97.1 per cent) were of Chinese ethnicity. The average household size was 2.8 people. The median monthly household income of all households (i.e. including both economically active and inactive households) was HK$21,650.[1]
Politics
Ap Lei Chau Estate is located in Ap Lei Chau Estate constituency of the Southern District Council.[6] It is currently represented by Lam Yuk-chun, who was elected in the 2019 elections.[7]
See also
