Kat O ( Chinese : 吉澳 ), also named Crooked Island , is an island in northeast Hong Kong .
6-481: There are at least two Crooked Islands : Crooked Island, Hong Kong , also called "Kat O" Crooked Island, Bahamas Crooked Island (Michigan) in Lake Huron [REDACTED] Topics referred to by the same term This disambiguation page lists articles about distinct geographical locations with the same name. If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change
12-476: Is Kai Kung Leng ( 雞公嶺 ), which is 122 m above sea level. O Pui Tong ( 澳背塘 ) is a bay surrounded by the crook-shaped Crooked Island and Yeung Chau . O Pui Tong, together with the northwestern waters of Kat O, are two of the 26 designated marine fish culture zones in Hong Kong. Kat O was once a major fishing market in Hong Kong, and long served as an important stopover for boats travelling between Hong Kong and
18-581: Is a recognized village under the New Territories Small House Policy . 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), and Pak Sha Chau (Round Island). The village of Tung O ( 東澳 ) is located on its northwest coast. Its highest point
24-427: The link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Crooked_Island&oldid=994140875 " Category : Place name disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Kat O Administratively, Kat O is part of North District . It
30-562: The rest of China. During the Ming dynasty , a decree required all inhabitants to leave the island. Then in the 1660s, soon after the end of the dynasty, it was re-settled by Hakka people. Other residents were Tanka fishermen. The Tin Hau Temple at Kat O is estimated to be built in 1763. It is listed as a Grade III historic building. Part of the temple building was used for the Tat O School until
36-608: The school was moved to a new location in 1957. A Pak Kung Shrine is also located in the vicinity. The island is home to three cannons. These are thought to have been made in the west, during the 19th century. Kat O has been part of the Plover Cove (Extension) Country Park since 1979. The Kat O Nature Trail is 1 km long, stretching from the Kat O Ferry Pier to Ko Tei Teng ( 高地頂 ). The Kat O Geoheritage Centre (at No. 142 Kat O Main Street)
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