Hirilandhoo
Inhabited island in Maldives
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Hirilandhoo (Dhivehi: ހިރިލަންދޫ) is one of the inhabited islands of Thaa Atoll in the Maldives.
Hirilandhoo
ހިރިލަންދޫ | |
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  Hirilandhoo Location in Maldives | |
| Coordinates: 02°16′20″N 72°55′50″E | |
| Country | Maldives |
| Administrative atoll | Thaa Atoll |
| Distance to Malé | 220.03 km (136.72 mi) |
| Dimensions | |
| • Length | 1.275 km (0.792 mi) |
| • Width | 0.750 km (0.466 mi) |
| Population (2022)[1] | |
• Total | 1,146 |
| Time zone | UTC+05:00 (MST) |
History
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
Demography
Economy
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.[citation needed]
Culture
The people of the island have a history of music and dance.[citation needed]
