Dharavandhoo
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Dharavandhoo
ދަރަވަންދޫ | |
|---|---|
 Dharavandhoo Aerial View (Recent) | |
  Dharavandhoo Location in Maldives | |
| Coordinates: 05°09′30″N 73°07′50″E / 5.15833°N 73.13056°E | |
| Country | Maldives |
| Administrative atoll | Baa Atoll (South Maalhos Madulu) |
| Distance to Malé | 116.53 km (72.41 mi) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.4550 km2 (0.1757 sq mi) |
| Dimensions | |
| • Length | 1.330 km (0.826 mi) |
| • Width | 0.480 km (0.298 mi) |
| Population (2014)[1] | |
| • Total | 857 (including foreigners) |
| Time zone | UTC+05:00 (MST) |
Dharavandhoo (Dhivehi: ދަރަވަންދޫ) is one of the inhabited islands of Baa Atoll.
Geography[edit]
The island is 116.53 km (72 mi; 63 nmi) north of the country's capital, Malé.[2]
Ecology[edit]
This island is surrounded by clear waters known as Dharavandhoo Thila and Hanifaru Bay; which are famous amongst divers around the world, for it is a sanctuary for a variety of marine life, including manta rays and whale sharks. This globally renowned eco-life zone is now strictly protected by law.
Demography[edit]
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 740 | — |
| 2014 | 744 | +0.5% |
| 2006-2014: Census populations Source: [3] | ||
Governance[edit]
The island is administered by an Island Council consisting of five councillors elected by the people of the island.
Transportation[edit]
Dharavandhoo Airport was opened on 17 October 2012. Inner harbour was first dredged by MTCC, in the last four months of 1997. There is also a breakwater jetty.
Gallery[edit]
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Dharavandhoo Airport runway, nearing completion -
The Dharavandhoo main road, pictured in the 1990s from near Baa Atoll school -
President of Maldives Mohamed Nasheed visits Dharavandhoo in 2010. -
Dharavandhoo Friday Mosque -
The Dharavandhoo break-water harbour jetty in 2012, prior to renovation
References[edit]
- ^ "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 12 August 2018.
- ^ "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.
External links[edit]
- https://maps.google.com/maps?ll=5.168566,73.144484&spn=0.062573,0.090895&t=h&z=14&lci=com.panoramio.all
- https://web.archive.org/web/20081121040725/http://www.baa.gov.mv/contents/islands/dharavandhoo.html
- https://www.facebook.com/groups/231176730273332/
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