title: Kato, Guyana
text: # Kato, Guyana
  
  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.
  
  ## Overview
  
  The economy of the village is based on farming and gathering semi precious stones which are turned into jewelry at the Monkey Mountain lapidary.
  
  The village has a primary and a secondary school. Kato has access to internet. The nearest hospital is located in Mahdia which can only be accessed by plane. A hydroelectric plant is under construction on the waterfalls of the nearby Chiung River and will provide electricity for Kato and neighbouring Paramakatoi.
  
  ## Transport
  
  There is an unpaved road between Karasabai and Kato. Kato is served by Kato Airport.
  
  