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Nga Yiu Tau, Yuen Long District

Coordinates: 22°25′43″N 114°02′15″E / 22.428479°N 114.03742°E / 22.428479; 114.03742
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Tin Hau Temple in Nga Yiu Tau.
Nga Yiu Tau, Yuen Long District is located in Hong Kong
Nga Yiu Tau, Yuen Long District
The location of Nga Yiu Tau in Hong Kong

Nga Yiu Tau (Chinese: 瓦窰頭) is a village in Shap Pat Heung, Yuen Long District, Hong Kong.

Administration

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Nga Yiu Tau is a recognized village under the New Territories Small House Policy.[1]

History

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The village was originally called Lung Yin Tsuen (龍涎村). It was changed to the present name during World War II when newcomers settled there.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "List of Recognized Villages under the New Territories Small House Policy" (PDF). Lands Department. September 2009.
  2. ^ Antiquities Advisory Board. Historic Building Appraisal. Tung Fuk Tong, Nga Yiu Tau, Shap Pat Heung
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22°25′43″N 114°02′15″E / 22.428479°N 114.03742°E / 22.428479; 114.03742