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Hirimaradhoo (Haa Dhaalu Atoll)

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Inhabited island in Thiladhummathi Atoll, Maldives
Hirimaradhoo
Inhabited island
Hirimaradhoo is located in MaldivesHirimaradhooHirimaradhooLocation in Maldives
Coordinates: 06°43′34″N 73°01′19″E / 6.72611°N 73.02194°E / 6.72611; 73.02194
CountryMaldives
Geographic atollThiladhummathi Atoll
Administrative atollHaa Dhaalu Atoll
Distance to Malé287.2 km (178.5 mi)
Dimensions
 • Length1.050 km (0.652 mi)
 • Width0.560 km (0.348 mi)
Population
 • Total335 (including foreigners)
Time zoneUTC+05:00 (MST)

Hirimaradhoo (Dhivehi: ހިރިމަރަދޫ) is one of the inhabited islands of Haa Dhaalu Atoll administrative division and geographically part of Thiladhummathi Atoll in the north of the Maldives.

Geography

The island is 287.2 km (178 mi; 155 nmi) north of the country's capital, Malé.

Ecology

The reefs around the island is home to manta rays, reef sharks, sea turtles and an impressive amount and variety of fish. Hirimaradhoo Thila is the best-known spot for observing Rhinobatids or guitar sharks.

Demography

Historical population
YearPop.±%
2006 351—    
2014 315−10.3%
2006-2014: Census populations
Source:

Governance

Hirimaradhoo was involved in the alleged 2008 election fraud in the Maldives where 50 votes were forged.

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. 33. Retrieved 10 August 2018.
  2. "Coordinate Distance Calculator". Boulter.com. Retrieved 10 August 2018.
  3. "Table 3.3: Total Maldivian Population by Islands" (PDF). National Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 10 August 2018.
Island-level constituencies of the Maldives
Haa Alif
Haa Dhaalu
Shaviyani
Noonu
Raa
Baa
Lhaviyani
Kaafu
Alif Alif
Alif Dhaalu
Vaavu
Meemu
Faafu
Dhaalu
Kolhumadulu (Thaa)
Laamu
Gaafu Alif
Gaafu Dhaalu
Gnaviyani
The capitals of each atoll are in underline. This list excludes first-level administrative divisions, Malé and Addu cities.


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