Kat O

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.

Conservation

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.

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