Hirilandhoo (Thaa Atoll)

Hirilandhoo (Dhivehi: ހިރިލަންދޫ) is one of the inhabited islands of Thaa Atoll in the Maldives.

History
The island is one of the oldest recognised in the country. A box containing a copper plate of 9th century was found in the island.

Geography
The island is 220.03 km south of the country's capital, Malé.

Economy
Hirilandhoo is the most industrialized island in the atoll and region and has become a centre for boat crafting.

Fisheries is the traditional economic activity however with modern technology and boat crafting, fisheries industry had grown rapidly. Local entrepreneurs process value added products including vacuum-dried fish to be sold in domestic markets. The average male wage on the island is 350mrf each day, as of 2020.

Culture
The people of the island have a history of music and dance.