Himandhoo
Himandhoo
ހިމަންދޫ | |
|---|---|
Himandhoo Location in Maldives | |
| Coordinates: 03°55′15″N 72°44′35″E / 3.92083°N 72.74306°E | |
| Country | Maldives |
| Administrative atoll | Alif Alif Atoll |
| Distance to Malé | 89.57 km (55.66 mi) |
| Dimensions | |
| • Length | 0.750 km (0.466 mi) |
| • Width | 0.425 km (0.264 mi) |
| Population (2022)[1] | |
• Total | 885 |
| Time zone | UTC+05:00 (MST) |
Himandhoo (Dhivehi: ހިމަންދޫ) is one of the inhabited islands of the Alif Alif Atoll in the Maldives.
Geography
The island is 89.57 km (56 mi; 48 nmi) west of the country's capital, Malé.[2] A short seaplane journey from Velana International Airport would take approximately 25–45 minutes to reach this pristine piece of land in the Northern Alif Atoll. Speedboat transfer options are also available to reach the island.
Demography
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 515 | — |
| 2014 | 667 | +29.5% |
| 2022 | 885 | +32.7% |
| 2006-2022: Census populations Source: [3][1] | ||
Economy
Himandhoo has several guesthouses and is particularly popular for its proximity to rich marine environments.
In recent years, the island has seen major development efforts aimed at improving local infrastructure and connectivity. In 2020, the Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) completed a major harbor development project on the island. This included dredging, quay wall construction, breakwaters, and modern harbour lighting. The project enhanced access to the island and supported the local economy by facilitating smoother transportation and trade.
References
- ^ a b "Table P5: Resident Population by island and sex, 2022" (PDF). census.gov.mv. Maldives Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 10 September 2025.
- ^ "Coordinate Distance Calculator". Boulter.com. Retrieved 12 August 2018.
- ^ "Table 3.3: Total Maldivian Population by Islands" (PDF). National Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 12 August 2018.