Centre Island, Hong Kong

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Chinese丫洲
Hanyu PinyinYā Zhōu
Hanyu PinyinYā Zhōu
Jyutpingaa1 zau1
Centre Island, Hong Kong
Chinese丫洲
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinYā Zhōu
Yue: Cantonese
Jyutpingaa1 zau1
Location of Centre Island within Hong Kong
View of Centre Island, with the island of Yim Tin Tsai in the background

Centre Island or A Chau (Chinese: 丫洲) is a small uninhabited island of Hong Kong located in Tolo Harbour, in the northeastern part of the territory. Administratively, it is part of Tai Po District.

The island has an area of 0.035 km2 (0.014 sq mi). Its highest point is at 26.8 m (88 ft).[1]

The island has a partially rugged coastline with sections with sandy beaches. The interior of the island is covered by trees.

History

Conservation

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