Nilandhoo (Gaafu Alif Atoll)

Nilandhoo (Dhivehi: ނިލަންދޫ) is one of the inhabited islands of Gaafu Alif Atoll.

Nilandhoo
Nilandhoo
Location in Maldives
Coordinates: 0°38′5″N 73°26′50″E
CountryMaldives
Administrative atollGaafu Alif Atoll
Distance to Malé391.56 km (243.30 mi)
Dimensions
  Length1.575 km (0.979 mi)
  Width0.475 km (0.295 mi)
Population
 (2014)[1]
  Total600 (including foreigners)
Time zoneUTC+05:00 (MST)

Geography

The island is 391.56 km (243 mi; 211 nmi) south of the country's capital, Malé.[2]

Demography

Historical population
YearPop.±%
2006 534    
2014 501−6.2%
2006-2014: Census populations
Source: [3]

Economy

  • Fishing
  • Agricultural Farming
  • Tourism (Guest House)

Services

Electricity is a 24 hours Support service.

Education

  • Nilandhoo School
  • Nursery

Healthcare

Health centre

References

  1. "Table PP5: Resident Population by sex, nationality and locality (administrative islands), 2014" (PDF). Population and Households Census 2014. National Bureau of Statistics. p. 36. 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.
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