Kato | |
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Village | |
Coordinates: 4°39′18″N 59°49′22″W / 4.6551°N 59.8227°W | |
Country | Guyana |
Region | Potaro-Siparuni |
Government | |
• Toshao | Clifton Ferreira [1] |
Area | |
• Total | 250 km2 (97 sq mi) |
Population (2012)
[3] | |
• Total | 424 |
Kato is an indigenous village in the Potaro-Siparuni Region of Guyana. The village is mainly inhabited by Patamona people. The village is located in the Pacaraima Mountains. [4]
The economy of the village is based on farming [2] and gathering semi precious stones which are turned into jewelry at the Monkey Mountain lapidary. [5]
The village has a primary and a secondary school. [1] Kato has access to internet. [6] The nearest hospital is located in Mahdia which can only be accessed by plane. [7] A hydroelectric plant is under construction on the waterfalls of the nearby Chiung River and will provide electricity for Kato and neighbouring Paramakatoi. [8] [9]
There is an unpaved road between Karasabai and Kato. [10] Kato is served by Kato Airport. [11]