Lhohi (Noonu Atoll)

Lhohi
Island Summary
Belongs to	Noonu Atoll<Miladunmadulu dekunuburi>
Location	North Province
Population	around 800 length=980m
Width	500m
Distance from Malé	181.46km

For other places with the same name, see Lhohi (disambiguation).

Overview

Lhohi' (Dhivehi: ޅޮހި) is one of the islands of Noonu Atoll with a population of around 900 people. It is located near the capital of Noonu atoll Manadhoo, Manadhoo and miladhoo and Magoodhoo is the nearest islands. The nearest island is a small island called GONBILI VAADHOO..

Economy

One of the major sources of income for the islanders is by selling "fangi" and going for fishing. Proud to say that sector of fishing is very well developed. Youths are also involved in the activity of fishing. Yellowfin tuna (bodukahneli) is their main target. Moreover lately lots of young people started to involve in the tourism sector, they go for jobs in near resorts.