Pottinger Peak (Chinese: 砵甸乍山) is a mountain on the eastern side of Hong Kong Island. It is located south of Chai Wan and Siu Sai Wan and north of Big Wave Bay. Initially known as Ma Tong Peak,[1] it was renamed Pottinger Peak after Henry Pottinger, the first Governor of Hong Kong. The peak is 312m above sea level.[2]
Pottinger Peak | |
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砵甸乍山 | |
A triangulation station atop Pottinger Peak | |
Highest point | |
Elevation | 312 m (1,024 ft) |
Coordinates | 22°15′N 114°15′E |
Geography | |
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Location | Eastern Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong |
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900 meters or more | |
800 to 899 meters | |
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600 to 699 meters |
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500 to 599 meters |
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400 to 499 meters (excerpt) |
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300 to 399 meters (excerpt) |
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200 to 299 meters (excerpt) |
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100 to 199 meters (excerpt) |
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99 meters or less (excerpt) |
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