Kat O

Kat O, also named Crooked Island, is an island in Northeast Hong Kong. Administratively, it is part of North District.

Kat O
吉澳
The pier of Kat O
Location of Kat O in Hong Kong
Geography
LocationNorth District
Area2.35 km2 (0.91 sq mi)
Highest elevation122 m (400 ft)
Highest pointKai Kung Leng
(雞公嶺)
Administration
Kat O
Traditional Chinese吉澳
Literal meaningCrooked Island
Village houses near the coast

Geography

Hong Kong Marine Police station on Kat O

Kat O is located in the west of Mirs Bay.[1] With an area of 2.35 km²,[2] it is the largest island in North District, the second largest being Wong Wan Chau (Double Island).[3] Neighbouring islands include: Ap Chau, Ngo Mei Chau (Crescent Island), and Pak Sha Chau (Round Island). The village of Tung O (東澳) is located on its northwest coast.[3] Its highest point is Kai Kung Leng (雞公嶺), which is 122 m above sea level.[1]

History

Kat O was once a major fishing market in Hong Kong.[4] Its residents were mostly Hakka and Tanka fishermen.[4]

The Tin Hau Temple at Kat O was estimated to be built in 1763.[5] It is listed as a Grade III historic building.[6] Part of the temple building was used for the Tat O School until the school was moved to a new location in 1957.[4] A Pak Kung Shrine is also located in the vicinity.[7]

There are 3 cannons located on the island. They are estimated to be made in the west, during the 19th century.[7]

Conservation

Kat O was part of the Plover Cove (Extension) Country Park since 1979.[8]

The Kat O Nature Trail spans 1 km long, stretching from the Kat O Ferry Pier to Ko Tei Teng (高地頂).[1]

The Kat O Geoheritage Centre (at No. 142 Kat O Main Street) was opened in 2010[9] by Kat O villagers, volunteer groups and the government to raise public awareness of geo-conservation, as part of the Hong Kong Geopark.[10]

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