Himandhoo (Dhivehi: ހިމެންދޫ) is one of the inhabited islands of the Alif Alif Atoll in the Maldives.
Himandhoo | |
|---|---|
  Himandhoo Location in Maldives | |
| Coordinates: 03°55′15″N 72°44′35″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 (2014)[1] | |
| • Total | 724 (including foreigners) |
| Time zone | UTC+05:00 (MST) |
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% |
| 2020 | 824 | +23.5% |
| 2006-2014: Census populations Source: [3] | ||
Economy
Tourism
The island has long attracted international travellers to its dive spots and white sand beaches. The island is popular with visitors for its reef for snorkelers, beaches, and a lagoon for kite and wind surfers.
History
In 2007 a standoff occurred when Maldivan authorities investigating the 2007 Malé bombing attempted to enter the Dar-al-Khuir mosque on the island. A 40-hour standoff ensued between authorities and male congregants, ending in the arrest of 60 men and boys, and injuries to 30 police officers.[4]
References
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