Raimmandhoo
Inhabited island in Maldives
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Raimmandhoo (Dhivehi: ރަތްމަންދޫ) or Raiymandhoo is one of the inhabited islands of Meemu Atoll.
Raimmandhoo
ރަތްމަންދޫ | |
|---|---|
Location in Maldives | |
| Coordinates: 03°05′20″N 73°38′20″E | |
| Country | Maldives |
| Administrative atoll | Meemu Atoll |
| Distance to Malé | 121 km (75 mi) |
| Dimensions | |
| • Length | 0.850 km (0.528 mi) |
| • Width | 0.550 km (0.342 mi) |
| Population (2022)[1] | |
• Total | 171 |
| Time zone | UTC+05:00 (MST) |
| Raimmandhoo Lighthouse | |
| Foundation | concrete base |
| Construction | metal skeletal tower |
| Height | 13 m (43 ft)  |
| Shape | square pyramidal skeletal tower[2][3] |
| Markings | grey tower with rectangular black daymark |
| Power source | solar power |
| Focal height | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Range | 10 nmi (19 km; 12 mi) |
| Characteristic | Fl W 10s |
Geography
The island is 121 km (75 mi; 65 nmi) south of the country's capital, Malé.[4] The land area of the island is 28.1 ha (69 acres) in 2018.[5] The island was described as having an area of 21.6 ha (53 acres) in 2004 and 2007.[6][7]
Ecology
Parrotfishes, snappers, surgeonfishes and wrasses are common in the waters around the island.[8]
Demography
Utilities
The power supply on Raiymandhoo is provided by a combination of solar, wind and diesel power.[10]
Healthcare
Raiymandhoo has a pharmacy.[11]
