Lam Tsuen Tin Hau Temple in Fong Ma Po.
Lam Tsuen wishing tree in Fong Ma Po.

Fong Ma Po (Chinese: 放馬莆; lit. 'place for grazing horses') is a village in Lam Tsuen, Tai Po District, Hong Kong.

Fong Ma Po is a Punti village,[1] where a Tin Hau Temple, the Lam Tsuen wishing trees and the former Lam Tsuen Public School are located.

Recognised status

Fong Ma Po is a recognised village under the New Territories Small House Policy.[2]

History

At the time of the 1911 census, the population of Fong Ma Po was 32. The number of males was 17.[3]

Geography

Adjacent villages:

References

  1. Brief information on proposed Grade II items, p.561 Archived 2013-02-23 at the Wayback Machine
  2. "List of Recognized Villages under the New Territories Small House Policy" (PDF). Lands Department. September 2009.
  3. "Census of the Colony for 1911" (PDF). Papers Laid Before the Legislative Council of Hongkong 1911: 34. 23 November 1911.

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