Macau Peninsula - Definition and Overview

Macau Peninsula (澳門半島 Pinyin: Aomen Bandao; Portuguese: Península de Macau) is the oldest and most populous part of Macau in the People's Republic of China.

• Area: 8.5 km² (4 x 1.8)

It is connected to Zhuhai, Mainland China at the northeast, through an isthmus 200-metre wide. The Border Gate (關閘; Portas do Cerco) was built on the northern isthmus. At the south, the peninsula is connected to Taipa Island by two bridges. The longest axis (4-kilometre) extends from the Border Gate to the southwestern edge, Barra (媽閣嘴). There is a western Inner Harbour (內港), and a eastern Outer Habour (外港). The 93-metre Guia Hill (松山) is the highest point on the peninsula, which is, on an average, 50- to 75-metre. Many marginal places are reclaimed from sea.

The peninsula is divided into five regions, nominally parishes, but have no authority:

• Our Lady Fatima Parish
• St. Anthony Parish
• St. Lazarus Parish
• Cathedral Parish
• St. Lawrence Parish