Nilandhoo (Gaafu Alif Atoll)

Nilandhoo
Nilandhoo is located in Maldives
Nilandhoo
Nilandhoo
Location in Maldives
Coordinates: 0°38′5″N 73°26′50″E
Country Maldives
Administrative atoll Gaafu Alif Atoll
Distance to Malé 391.56 km (243.30 mi)
Dimensions
 • Length 1.575 km (0.979 mi)
 • Width 0.475 km (0.295 mi)
Population
 (2014)
 • Total 600 (including foreigners)
Time zone UTC+05:00 (MST)

Nilandhoo (Dhivehi: ނިލަންދޫ) is one of the inhabited islands of Gaafu Alif Atoll.

Geography

The island is 391.56 km (243 mi; 211 nmi) south of the country's capital, Malé.

Demography

Historical population
Year Pop. ±%
2006 534 —    
2014 501 −6.2%
2006-2014: Census populations
Source:

Economy

  • Fishing
  • Agricultural Farming

Services

Electricity is a 24 hours Support service.

Education

  • Nilandhoo School
  • Nursery