Population
Hong Kong now has a population of well over 7.2 million people. Where we live in Wan Chai covers a space of only around 10 square kilometers, or 3.87 square miles. This is not that much space at all.
Living in this tiny area is 192, 200 residents. That means there are...
19,182 people living in Wan Chai per square kilometer
49,680 people living in Wan Chai per square mile
And we all live in high rise blocks of flats on top of each other like termites in those big mounds you see on the discovery channel.
We have a couple across the hall who can often be heard shouting, screaming and swearing. Also available is an inconsiderate b*****d who insists on starting renovation work on his flat above us at stupid o'clock in the morning. Across the road there is a market seller who has a voice that can be heard for miles. And there is a frequently used alley beneath my window which seems to be a congregation point for cackling old women at 5AM. With a population density like Hong Kong, the chances of finding housing near quiet and considerate people is substantially lowered.
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if you want to check out my source for my population statistics click (here)
Living in this tiny area is 192, 200 residents. That means there are...
19,182 people living in Wan Chai per square kilometer
49,680 people living in Wan Chai per square mile
And we all live in high rise blocks of flats on top of each other like termites in those big mounds you see on the discovery channel.
We have a couple across the hall who can often be heard shouting, screaming and swearing. Also available is an inconsiderate b*****d who insists on starting renovation work on his flat above us at stupid o'clock in the morning. Across the road there is a market seller who has a voice that can be heard for miles. And there is a frequently used alley beneath my window which seems to be a congregation point for cackling old women at 5AM. With a population density like Hong Kong, the chances of finding housing near quiet and considerate people is substantially lowered.
bx
if you want to check out my source for my population statistics click (here)
posted by robynandben at 9:41 AM
3 Comments:
Do we presume by this blog that you had a bad night with all the disturbances, perhaps you should look for a des res on Lamma Island, near one of those cafe's. Here very quiet but extremely cold. BiBi for now, week today we should be with you x x x x
yes, i had a bit of a bad night :) I know, cant wait for you all to get here, and only a tram ride up the road!!
I didnt think Wan Chai was too bad. Seemed about the same as Manhattan. Mong Kok on the other hand..
Hope you are both well.
I have figured out my bag smells only when it is hot.. And smells baaaad. You know the smell. The flat probably still smells of it. Anyway I plan on chucking it and buying a suitcase as soon as Laurence heads off to South America as his surfboards take up all the room in the car :)
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