Rinbudhoo, Jewellers island (Dhivehi: ރިނބުދޫ) is one of the inhabited islands of Dhaalu Atoll.

Rin'budhoo
Rin'budhoo is located in Maldives
Rin'budhoo
Rin'budhoo
Location in Maldives
Coordinates: 02°55′30″N 72°53′45″E / 2.92500°N 72.89583°E / 2.92500; 72.89583
CountryMaldives
Administrative atollDhaalu Atoll
Distance to Malé154.12 km (95.77 mi)
Dimensions
 • Length0.950 km (0.590 mi)
 • Width0.325 km (0.202 mi)
Population
 (2014)[1]
 • Total574 (including foreigners)
Time zoneUTC+05:00 (MST)

Jobs

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The people of Rinbudhoo are among the most skilled silver and goldsmiths in the Maldives. The islanders earn money in several ways like fishing, jewellery making, construction works etc.

Geography

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The island is 154.12 km (96 mi; 83 nmi) southwest of the country's capital, Malé.[2]

Demography

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Rinbudhoo was affected by the 2004 tsunami and 2 people were dead.

Historical population
YearPop.±%
2006 207—    
2014 255+23.2%
2022 280+9.8%
2006-2014: Census populations, 2022: Census population
Source: [3] [4]

References

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  1. ^ "Table PP5: Resident Population by sex, nationality and locality (administrative islands), 2020" (PDF). Population and Households Census 2020. National Bureau of Statistics. p. 35. Retrieved 7 August 2018.
  2. ^ "Coordinate Distance Calculator". Boulter.com. Retrieved 7 August 2018.
  3. ^ "Table 3.3: Total Maldivian Population by Islands" (PDF). National Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 7 August 2018.
  4. ^ "Isles - Rin'budhoo". isles.gov.mv. Retrieved 2023-10-18.