Kumundhoo (Haa Dhaalu Atoll)
Appearance
Kumundhoo (Dhivehi: ކުމުންދޫ) is one of the inhabited islands of Haa Dhaalu Atoll administrative division and geographically part of Thiladhummathi Atoll in the north of the Maldives.
History
An archaeological site from the pre-Islamic Buddhist era is found on the island. It is in the form of a stone circle known locally as Us-Kunna, possibly the remains of an ancient buddhist stupa.
Demonstrations in Kumundhoo in 2006 was among a long line of demonstrations against the government injustice and negligence of the outer islands by the government.
Geography
The island is 270.03 km (168 mi; 146 nmi) north of the country's capital, Malé.[1]
Demography
Year | Pop. | ±% |
---|---|---|
2006 | 889 | — |
2014 | 859 | −3.4% |
2006-2014: Census populations Source: [2] |
References
- ^ "Coordinate Distance Calculator". Boulter.com. Retrieved 10 August 2018.
- ^ "Table 3.3: Total Maldivian Population by Islands" (PDF). National Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 10 August 2018.
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