Hirilandhoo (Thaa Atoll)

Hirilandhoo (Dhivehi: ހިރިލަންދޫ) is one of the inhabited islands of Thaa Atoll in the Maldives.

Hirilandhoo
Hirilandhoo is located in Maldives
Hirilandhoo
Hirilandhoo
Location in Maldives
Coordinates: 02°16′20″N 72°55′50″E / 2.27222°N 72.93056°E / 2.27222; 72.93056
CountryMaldives
Administrative atollThaa Atoll
Distance to Malé220.03 km (136.72 mi)
Dimensions
 • Length1.275 km (0.792 mi)
 • Width0.750 km (0.466 mi)
Population
 (2014)[1]
 • Total1,039 (including foreigners)
Time zoneUTC+05:00 (MST)

History

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The island is one of the oldest recognised in the country. A box containing a copper plate of 9th century was found in the island.[citation needed]

Geography

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The island is 220.03 km (137 mi; 119 nmi) south of the country's capital, Malé.[2]

Demography

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Historical population
YearPop.±%
2006 845—    
2014 953+12.8%
2006-2014: Census populations
Source: [3]

Economy

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Hirilandhoo is the most industrialized island in the atoll and region and has become a centre for boat crafting.[citation needed]

Fisheries is the traditional economic activity however with modern technology and boat crafting, fisheries industry had grown rapidly. Local entrepreneurs process value added products including vacuum-dried fish to be sold in domestic markets. The average male wage on the island is 350mrf each day, as of 2020.

Culture

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The people of the island have a history of music and dance.

References

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  1. ^ "Table PP5: Resident Population by sex, nationality and locality (administrative islands), 2014" (PDF). Population and Households Census 2014. National Bureau of Statistics. p. 35. Retrieved 13 August 2018.
  2. ^ "Coordinate Distance Calculator". Boulter.com. Retrieved 13 August 2018.
  3. ^ "Table 3.3: Total Maldivian Population by Islands" (PDF). National Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 13 August 2018.