Kao | |
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Town | |
Location of the town in Halmahera | |
Coordinates: 1°10′22″N 127°53′55″E / 1.17278°N 127.89861°ECoordinates: 1°10′22″N 127°53′55″E / 1.17278°N 127.89861°E | |
Country | Indonesia |
Province | North Maluku |
Island | Halmahera |
Regency | North Halmahera |
Time zone | WIB (UTC+7) |
Kao is a small coastal town on the eastern Indonesian island of Halmahera. It is located in the North Halmahera Regency, part of the province of North Maluku. It is connected by a coastal road to Tobelo, about an hour's drive to the north. Kao cemetery is located to the northwest of the town. During World War II, a Japanese military base was located at Kao Bay.