Miladhoo މިލަދޫ | |
|---|---|
)  Miladhoo Location in Maldives | |
| Coordinates: 05°47′26″N 73°21′45″E / 5.79056°N 73.36250°E | |
| Country | Maldives |
| Geographic atoll | Miladhummadulhu Atoll |
| Administrative atoll | Southern Miladhunmadulu |
| Distance to Malé | 179.13 km (111.31 mi) |
| Dimensions | |
| • Length | 0.680 km (0.423 mi) |
| • Width | 0.350 km (0.217 mi) |
| Population (2014)[1] | |
| • Total | 819 (including foreigners) |
| Time zone | UTC+05:00 (MST) |
Miladhoo (Dhivehi: މިލަދޫ) is one of the inhabited islands that comprises the Noonu Atoll in the Maldives.
Geography
The island is 179.13 km (111 mi; 97 nmi) north of the country's capital, Malé.[2]
Demography
Historically, Miladhoo was the most developed and most populous island in Noonu Atoll. It is currently the second most populous island in Noonu Atoll.
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 784 | — |
| 2014 | 799 | +1.9% |
| 2006-2014: Census populations Source: [3] | ||
Governance
Miladhoo is noted for its political activities.
Economy
Most economic activity centres around fishing and tourism, followed by rendering taxi service in Male'.
Education
There is a secondary school named Hidhaayaa school. Until the late 1990s, grade 7 was the highest grade taught on the island. Now students are taught up to grade 10 (O level).
Health
There is a health centre with one doctor and a community health worker.
Sport
Miladhoo is best known as the most successful island in football in the atoll. Miladhoo DX Sports Club won the Zone Champions League in 2004.
Culture
Miladhoo is also famous for its Eid Kulhivaru festivities.
References
- ^ "Table PP5: Resident Population by sex, nationality and locality (administrative islands), 2014" (PDF). Population and Households Census 2014. National Bureau of Statistics. p. 34. Retrieved 10 August 2018.
- ^ "Coordinate Distance Calculator". Boulter.com. Retrieved 10 August 2018.
- ^ "Table 3.3: Total Maldivian Population by Islands" (PDF). National Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 10 August 2018.