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| name = Hithadhoo |
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{{Maldives Island| |
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| native_name = ހިތަދޫ |
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islandimage=Center of hithaadhoo 2003.jpg| |
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| settlement_type = District of [[Addu City]] |
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island=Hithaadhoo| |
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| image_skyline = Addu Convention Centre.jpg |
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atoll=Seenu Atoll| |
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| imagesize = 250px |
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location= northwest| |
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| image_caption = [[Equatorial Convention Centre]], located in Hithadhoo |
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image=Seenu atoll.png| |
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area = 30.6112| |
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population=approx.15 000| |
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length=9500m| |
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width=2350m| |
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| pushpin_map_caption = Location in Maldives |
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male-distance=531.61km| |
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phone= +960 6885898| |
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fax= +960 6848002| |
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| coordinates = {{coord|-0.609429|73.089931|region:MV|display=inline,title}} |
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| subdivision_type = Country |
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| subdivision_name = [[Maldives]] |
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| subdivision_type1 = Geographic atoll |
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| subdivision_name1 = [[Addu Atoll]] |
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| subdivision_type2 = [[Administrative divisions of the Maldives|Administrative atoll]] |
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| subdivision_type3 = Distance to Malé |
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| subdivision_name3 = {{convert|531|km|mi|abbr=on}} |
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| seat_type = Capital |
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| parts_type = Geographic atolls |
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| parts_style = list |
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| leader_title = [[Administrative divisions of the Maldives#Divisions|Council]] |
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| leader_title3 = Mayor |
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| leader_title4 = Island Chief |
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| unit_pref = Metric |
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| area_total_km2 = 5.4 |
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| population_footnotes = <ref name="SM2015">{{cite web|url=http://statisticsmaldives.gov.mv/nbs/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Census-Summary-Tables1.pdf|title=Table PP5: Resident Population by sex, nationality and locality (administrative islands), 2014|page=35|work=Population and Households Census 2014|publisher=National Bureau of Statistics|accessdate=7 August 2018}}</ref> |
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| population_total = 10,398 |
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| population_as_of = 2014 |
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| population_density_km2 = auto |
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| timezone = {{abbr|MST|Maldives Standard Time}} |
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| utc_offset = +05:00 |
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| postal_code_type = Assigned Letter |
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| postal2_code_type = Assigned Letter {{small|(Dhivehi)}} |
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| area_code_type = [[Telephone numbers in the Maldives|Area code(s)]] |
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| blank_name_sec2 = Number of Islands |
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| blank1_name_sec2 = Inhabited |
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| blank2_name_sec2 = Uninhabited |
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| blank3_name_sec2 = Total |
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:''Hithadhoo should not be confused with [[Hithaadhoo]]'' |
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'''Hithadhoo''' ([[Dhivehi language|Dhivehi]]: ހިތަދޫ) is a district of [[Addu City]], in the [[Maldives]]. Hithadhoo is the main administrative district of Addu City, with many of the administrative buildings in this district. The town is situated on the island of the same name, the westernmost of [[Addu Atoll]] (previously known as Seenu Atoll). In terms of population, Hithadhoo is home to the largest population in Addu City. According to the 2014 Census, with 11,129 residents,<ref name="SM2015" /> Hithadhoo also has the largest population of any administrative island in Maldives, a category that excludes the much larger national capital, [[Malé]]. |
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:''For other islands, see [[Hithadhoo]]'' |
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{{Cleanup|article|date=July 2009}} |
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'''Hithaadhoo''' ([[Dhivehi language|Dhivehi]]: ހިތަދޫ) the capital of [[Seenu Atoll]], the most southerly [[atoll]] of the [[Maldives]], as well of [[Subdivisions_of_the_Maldives#South_Province_.28Dhekunu_Province.29|Dhekunu (South) Province]]. The town is situated on the island of the same name, the westernmost of Seenu ([[Addu]]). In terms of population count it comes second only to [[Malé]], the Maldives' national capital. |
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==Geography== |
==Geography== |
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The island is {{convert|531.12|km|mi nmi|0|abbr=on}} south of the country's capital, [[Malé]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://boulter.com/gps/distance/?from=4.175278+73.508889&to=-0.609429+73.089931&units=k|title=Coordinate Distance Calculator|work=Boulter.com|accessdate=7 August 2018}}</ref> Hithadhoo is [[List of islands of the Maldives#Islands by area size|the second largest island in the Maldives]], with a surface area of {{convert|540|ha|km2 mi2|1|abbr=on}}. It has a length of {{convert|6.8|km|mi|abbr=on}} and a width of {{convert|1.8|km|mi|abbr=on}} at its widest point. |
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The part of the island south of the town is lushly vegetated with palms and [[shrub]]s, whilst the northern end of the island consists of a partially stony, unreal [[scrubland]], which can be explored only on narrow trails. Hithadhoo Town is marked by dusty roads, narrow lanes, leaning houses and dense vegetation. Island traffic is generally quite colourful, particularly when hundreds of island school children dressed in a multitude of differently coloured [[school uniform]]s are queueing up for the bus. |
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The part of the island south of the town is lushly vegetated with palms and [[shrub]]s, whilst the northern end of the island consists of a partially stony, unreal [[scrubland]], which can be explored only on narrow trails. Hithadhoo Town is marked by dusty roads, narrow lanes, leaning houses and dense vegetation. Island traffic is generally quite colourful, particularly when hundreds of island school children dressed in a multitude of differently coloured [[school uniform]]s queue up for buses. |
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==Population== |
==Population== |
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Hithadhoo has a population of some |
According to the 2014 census, Hithadhoo has a population of some 11,129 residents,<ref name="SM2015" /> and is the second largest settlement in the Maldives. The [[Dhivehi language#Dialects|Addu dialect]] of [[Dhivehi language]] is spoken by most of the people who live here. The Addu dialect is closely related to dialects spoken on nearby atolls. It is also the second most spoken dialect in the whole Maldives after Malé dialect. |
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{{Historical populations |
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|2006 |9465 |
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|2014 |10398 |
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|footnote = 2006-2014: Census populations |
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|source = <ref>{{cite web|url=http://statisticsmaldives.gov.mv/yearbook/2017/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2017/08/3.3.pdf|title=Table 3.3: Total Maldivian Population by Islands|work=National Bureau of Statistics|accessdate=7 August 2018}}</ref> |
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==Economy== |
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Youth (15–20) unemployment rate is at a high 46% (37% Male: 54% Female); the proportion of population having telephone connections is 96%.<ref>[http://isles.egov.mv/Island/?lid=2&id=1022 Hithadhoo - Inhabited Island - Seenu Atoll]. isles.egov.mv</ref>{{when|date=January 2017}} |
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==Services== |
==Services== |
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===Education=== |
===Education=== |
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Hithaadhoo has a number of educational institutions; two [[kindergarten]]s (nursery schools), three primary and two secondary schools as well as a college. Most Hithadhoo residents complete their education up to [[Ordinary Level]] on the island itself, whilst a few opt to continue their studies in Malé or abroad. A certain number of yougsters from neighbouring islands, mainly from [[Maradhoo (Seenu Atoll)|Maradhoo]], [[Maradhoo-Feydhoo (Seenu Atoll)|Maradhoo-Feydhoo]], and [[Feydhoo (Seenu Atoll)|Feydhoo]] attend Muhibbuddin School,a secondary school on Hithaadhoo, to complete their O-level studies. Several students from other atolls like [[Fuvammulah]] and [[Huvadhu Atoll]] also attend secondary schools on Hithadhoo in order to have a better education than can be had on their home islands. |
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Hithadhoo has a number of educational institutions; 3 [[kindergarten]]s (nursery schools), three primary and three secondary schools as well as a college. Most Hithadhoo residents complete their education up to [[Ordinary Level]] on the island itself, whilst a few options to continue their studies in Malé or abroad. A certain number of youngsters from neighbouring islands, mainly from [[Maradhoo (Seenu Atoll)|Maradhoo]], [[Maradhoo-Feydhoo (Seenu Atoll)|Maradhoo-Feydhoo]], and [[Feydhoo (Seenu Atoll)|Feydhoo]] attend sharafuddin School, a secondary school on Hithadhoo, to complete their O-level studies. Several students from other atolls like [[Fuvahmulah]] attend secondary schools on Hithadhoo in order to have a better education than can be had on their home islands. |
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===Healthcare=== |
===Healthcare=== |
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The government has provided the residents with a hospital. This hospital has a regional function and provides around-the-clock care. Most residents of neighbouring islands visit Hithadhoo Regional Hospital to receive treatment for their ailments. People from atolls and islands further afield, such as Fuvammulah and Huvadhu Atoll also occasionally visit to receive medical treatment, although most opt for hospitals in the Southern [[India]]n state of [[Kerala]] which |
The government has provided the residents with a hospital. This hospital has a regional function and provides around-the-clock care. Most residents of neighbouring islands visit Hithadhoo Regional Hospital to receive treatment for their ailments. People from atolls and islands further afield, such as Fuvammulah and Huvadhu Atoll also occasionally visit to receive medical treatment, although most opt for hospitals in the Southern [[India]]n state of [[Kerala]] which provides a much wider range of facilities than available in Maldives. |
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Apart from this, there are some private clinics like [http://www.eyecaremaldives.com/ Eye Care Clinic]. Eye Care is a reputed private organization in Maldives for its quality service with qualified Ophthalmologists and Optometrists and branded items. It is the largest eye-care provider in Maldives with its six outlets in different parts of the country including the one in S. Hithadhoo. |
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==See also== |
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* [[Hithadhoo (Laamu Atoll)]] |
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* [[Abdullah Afeef]] |
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==References== |
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{{reflist|30em}} |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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* [http://www.visitaddu.com Addu tourist board site] |
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20050425080716/http://www.visitaddu.com/ Addu tourist board site] |
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* [https://www.flickr.com/photos/addu_atoll_maldives/ Addu Atoll Pictures] |
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* [https://isles.gov.mv/Island/Details/1022 Hithadhoo - Inhabited Island - Seenu Atoll] isles.egov.mv |
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Latest revision as of 12:23, 18 April 2024
Hithadhoo
ހިތަދޫ | |
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District of Addu City | |
 Equatorial Convention Centre, located in Hithadhoo | |
  Hithadhoo Location in Maldives  Hithadhoo Hithadhoo (Asia) | |
| Coordinates: 0°36′34″S 73°05′24″E / 0.609429°S 73.089931°E | |
| Country | Maldives |
| Geographic atoll | Addu Atoll |
| Distance to Malé | 531 km (330 mi) |
| Area | |
• Total | 5.4 km2 (2.1 sq mi) |
| Population (2014)[1] | |
• Total | 10,398 |
| • Density | 1,900/km2 (5,000/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+05:00 (MST) |
Hithadhoo (Dhivehi: ހިތަދޫ) is a district of Addu City, in the Maldives. Hithadhoo is the main administrative district of Addu City, with many of the administrative buildings in this district. The town is situated on the island of the same name, the westernmost of Addu Atoll (previously known as Seenu Atoll). In terms of population, Hithadhoo is home to the largest population in Addu City. According to the 2014 Census, with 11,129 residents,[1] Hithadhoo also has the largest population of any administrative island in Maldives, a category that excludes the much larger national capital, Malé.
Geography
[edit]The island is 531.12 km (330 mi; 287 nmi) south of the country's capital, Malé.[2] Hithadhoo is the second largest island in the Maldives, with a surface area of 540 ha (5.4 km2; 2.1 sq mi). It has a length of 6.8 km (4.2 mi) and a width of 1.8 km (1.1 mi) at its widest point.
The part of the island south of the town is lushly vegetated with palms and shrubs, whilst the northern end of the island consists of a partially stony, unreal scrubland, which can be explored only on narrow trails. Hithadhoo Town is marked by dusty roads, narrow lanes, leaning houses and dense vegetation. Island traffic is generally quite colourful, particularly when hundreds of island school children dressed in a multitude of differently coloured school uniforms queue up for buses.
Population
[edit]According to the 2014 census, Hithadhoo has a population of some 11,129 residents,[1] and is the second largest settlement in the Maldives. The Addu dialect of Dhivehi language is spoken by most of the people who live here. The Addu dialect is closely related to dialects spoken on nearby atolls. It is also the second most spoken dialect in the whole Maldives after Malé dialect.
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
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| 2006 | 9,465 | — |
| 2014 | 10,398 | +9.9% |
| 2006-2014: Census populations Source: [3] | ||
Economy
[edit]Youth (15–20) unemployment rate is at a high 46% (37% Male: 54% Female); the proportion of population having telephone connections is 96%.[4][when?]
Services
[edit]Education
[edit]Hithadhoo has a number of educational institutions; 3 kindergartens (nursery schools), three primary and three secondary schools as well as a college. Most Hithadhoo residents complete their education up to Ordinary Level on the island itself, whilst a few options to continue their studies in Malé or abroad. A certain number of youngsters from neighbouring islands, mainly from Maradhoo, Maradhoo-Feydhoo, and Feydhoo attend sharafuddin School, a secondary school on Hithadhoo, to complete their O-level studies. Several students from other atolls like Fuvahmulah attend secondary schools on Hithadhoo in order to have a better education than can be had on their home islands.
Healthcare
[edit]The government has provided the residents with a hospital. This hospital has a regional function and provides around-the-clock care. Most residents of neighbouring islands visit Hithadhoo Regional Hospital to receive treatment for their ailments. People from atolls and islands further afield, such as Fuvammulah and Huvadhu Atoll also occasionally visit to receive medical treatment, although most opt for hospitals in the Southern Indian state of Kerala which provides a much wider range of facilities than available in Maldives. Apart from this, there are some private clinics like Eye Care Clinic. Eye Care is a reputed private organization in Maldives for its quality service with qualified Ophthalmologists and Optometrists and branded items. It is the largest eye-care provider in Maldives with its six outlets in different parts of the country including the one in S. Hithadhoo.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Table PP5: Resident Population by sex, nationality and locality (administrative islands), 2014" (PDF). Population and Households Census 2014. National Bureau of Statistics. p. 35. Retrieved 7 August 2018.
- ^ "Coordinate Distance Calculator". Boulter.com. Retrieved 7 August 2018.
- ^ "Table 3.3: Total Maldivian Population by Islands" (PDF). National Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 7 August 2018.
- ^ Hithadhoo - Inhabited Island - Seenu Atoll. isles.egov.mv
External links
[edit]- Addu tourist board site
- Addu Atoll Pictures
- Hithadhoo - Inhabited Island - Seenu Atoll isles.egov.mv
