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Tai Po

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Updated Wednesday, October 28, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Tai Po month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Tai Po are typically January, February and December, with average daytime highs around 20–21°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 32°C), January the coldest (average low 12°C), and August the wettest (about 417 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January20.112.3437.8
February21.213.3447.6
March24.016.91057.3
April26.920.51808.1
May29.123.62858.4
June30.425.73708.5
July31.526.227410.2
August30.925.74178.6
September30.724.82949.1
October28.221.61488.9
November25.217.8818.0
December21.112.8178.3

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What is being reported around Tai Po

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People and places shaping Tai Po

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Research updated Sunday, October 18, 2026
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Past and future events in Tai Po

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Documented history · 1974

    In the 1970s, the Hong Kong government began to develop satellite towns: Tai Po Industrial Estate, the first industrial estate in Hong Kong was built in the reclaimed land of the former Tai Po Hoi in 1974; Tai Po was named as a site to build "new town" in 1979, which the governme

  2. Documented history · 1981

    The first public housing estate of Tai Po New Town: Tai Yuen Estate – was established in 1981.

  3. Documented history · 2023

    In February 2023, model and influencer Abby Choi Tin-Fung was found murdered in a village house in Lung Mei.

  4. Documented history · 2025

    In November 2025, a level 5 fire started in Wang Fuk Court, Tai Po, leaving at least 168 people dead.

  5. Tai Po Industrial Estate Establishment

    The first industrial estate in Hong Kong was built in the reclaimed land of the former Tai Po Hoi in 1974.

Current public leadership

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People associated with this place

  • Abby Choi Tin-Fung

    Model and influencer associated with Tai Po, where she was found in February 2023.

Historical figures

  • Jao Tsung-I

    Hong Kong sinologist and historian who noted the historical etymology of Tai Po.

Local business and employers

  • Hung Fook Tong

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Tai Po. Herbal tea shop chain in Hong Kong.

  • Sengital (China)

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Tai Po. Company in Tai Po, China.

Newspapers and local media

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Buildings and landmarks

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01 · Overview

Tai Po, in brief

Tai Po is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.

02 · History

How Tai Po took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Tai Po

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Tai Po

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Tai Po

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Tai Po

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Tai Po

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08 · Questions

Questions about Tai Po

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Frequently Asked Questions about Tai Po

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01 · Q&A

Where is Tai Po located and what are its coordinates?

Tai Po is situated in Hong Kong at geographic coordinates 22.4501, 114.1688, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Tai Po?

Tai Po has a recorded population of approximately 274,100 and observes the Asia/Hong_Kong time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Tai Po?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Tai Po include ZH-HK, YUE, Chinese, English, with HKD used for local transactions.

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