Kat O
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The pier of Kat O.
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| Geography | |
| Location | North District |
| Area | 2.35 km2 (0.91 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 122 m (400 ft) |
| Highest point | Kai Kung Leng 雞公嶺 |
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| Traditional Chinese | 吉澳 | ||||||||||||
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| Literal meaning | Crooked Island | ||||||||||||
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| Hakka | |
| Romanization | Ket au |
| Yue: Cantonese | |
| Yale Romanization | Gāt ou |
| Jyutping | Gat1 ou3 |
Kat O (Chinese: 吉澳) is an island in Northeast Hong Kong. Administratively, it is part of North District.
Kat O is located in the west of Mirs Bay. With an area of 2.35 km², it is the largest island in North District, the second largest being Wong Wan Chau (Double Island). Neighbouring islands include: Ap Chau, Ngo Mei Chau (Crescent Island), Pak Sha Chau (Round Island), Wong Wan Chau. The village of Tung O (東澳) is located on its northwest coast. Its highest point is Kai Kung Leng (雞公嶺), 122 m above sea level.
Kat O was once a major fishing market in Hong Kong.
The Tin Hau Temple at Kat O was built in 1763. It is listed as a Grade III historic building.
Kat O is part of the Plover Cove (Extension) Country Park since 1979.
Kat O Geoheritage Centre at No.142, Kat O Main Street, Kat O, was opened in 2010 by Kat O villagers, voluntary groups and the government to raise public awareness of geo-conservation, as part of the Hong Kong Geopark.
Coordinates: 22°32′28″N 114°17′43.9″E / 22.54111°N 114.295528°E
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