Thinadhoo (Huvadhu Atoll)
Inhabited island in Maldives / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Thinadhoo City is the capital of Gaafu Dhaalu region in the atoll of Huvadhu and the proposed capital for the Upper South Province of the Maldives. It has its own dialect of Dhivehi which is considerably different from northern speech.
Thinadhoo City | |
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Thinadhoo City | |
Coordinates: 0°31′48.83″N 72°59′47.44″E | |
Country | Maldives |
Administrative atoll | Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll |
Distance to Malé | 407.06 km (252.94 mi) |
Government | |
• Council | Thinadhoo City Council |
Area | |
• Total | 1.192 km2 (0.460 sq mi) |
Dimensions | |
• Length | 1.560 km (0.969 mi) |
• Width | 0.922 km (0.573 mi) |
Population (2014)[1] | |
• Total | 5,230 (including foreigners) |
Time zone | UTC+05:00 (MST) |
The name Thinadhoo is derived from Euphorbia hirta, locally known as Thina Vina (Thina Weed), a pantropical weed used for herbal medicines which grew in the island.[2]
The island was formerly known as Havaru Thinadhoo and it was the traditional seat of the Atoll Chief. The island has a vibrant history of unrest and revolution.[3]
Thinadhoo was the wealthiest island in the country before it was forcefully depopulated and demolished entirely in 1962.[4] The rich merchants of the island were known to have assisted even the capital when in need.[5]