Velidhoo (Noonu Atoll)

For other islands, see Velidhoo (disambiguation).
Velidhoo
Inhabited island
Velidhoo

Location in Maldives

Coordinates: 05°39′45″N 73°16′24″E / 5.66250°N 73.27333°E / 5.66250; 73.27333Coordinates: 05°39′45″N 73°16′24″E / 5.66250°N 73.27333°E / 5.66250; 73.27333
Country Maldives
Geographic atoll Miladhummadulhu Atoll
Administrative atoll Southern Miladhunmadulu
Distance to Malé 166.52 km (103.47 mi)
Dimensions
  Length 1.130 km (0.702 mi)
  Width 0.650 km (0.404 mi)
Population
  Total 2,154
Time zone MST (UTC+05:00)

Velidhoo (Dhivehi: ވެލިދޫ) is one of the inhabited islands of Noonu Atoll in the Maldives.

The origin of the first settlers of Velidhu Island remains a mystery. Historians date the earliest settlements to the 5th century BC with Aryan immigrants coming from India and Sri Lanka. The Veliduans today are a mix of people from the two nearest islands in the atoll, Magoodhoo and Tholhendhoo. Today Velidhu is the most populous island of Noonu Atoll. The Veliduans' language is Dhivehi.

The island has many historic monuments including a tree (Velidhu bodu nikagas), which has been there for more than five centuries. Much of the history of Velidhu is unknown, but research is ongoing.

The island is said to be one of the greatest fishing areas in the Maldives. Moreover Velidhoo is famously known as Naraka Velidhoo ( english: The Naraka Velidhoo )

Island chiefs

Below is a list of people who have filled the post of island chief (dates are provided where known).

As of 13 March 2013, the councilors in charge of the island were:

Below is a list of people who have filled the post of Judge. 1-Ibrahim Moosa Kaleyfaanu (Naibu dhonkokko) (late) – Seesange 2-Abdul Azeez Moosa Kaleyfaanu 3-Ibrahim Haleem 4-Mohamed Ibrahimfulhu (Miladhoo Mohamed fulhu) 5-Mohamed Haleem

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