South Maalhosmadulu

South Maalhosmadulu

80 Islands

13 Sites

0 Population

About South Maalhosmadulu

The standout feature of South Maalhosmadulu, officially Baa Atoll, is Hanifaru Bay — a globally significant marine protected area where seasonal gatherings of manta rays and whale sharks occur. Recognized as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, Baa Atoll hosts rich coral reefs, seagrass beds, and mangroves, making it ecologically diverse and important. The atoll has around 75 islands, with about 13 inhabited, including Eydhafushi, the administrative center. The surrounding uninhabited islands are used for agriculture, tourism, and conservation. Baa lies to the northwest of the Maldives’ capital, Malé, and is accessible by domestic flights and sea transport. Its reefs suffered from coral bleaching events, but many areas are recovering under protective measures. Traditional fishing and boatbuilding still exist alongside tourism. The atoll's geography is typical of a “faru”-style coral formation — a ring-like reef enclosing shallow lagoons — which supports both marine life and island settlement.

Islands in South Maalhosmadulu

Explore the 80 islands that make up this atoll

Dharavandhoo

Dharavandhoo

Residential Island

Code: B

67.38 ha

5 Sites

5 sites

Dhonfanu

Dhonfanu

Residential Island

Code: B

17.30 ha

0 Sites

Eydhafushi

Eydhafushi

Residential Island

Code: B

56.35 ha

0 Sites

Fehendhoo

Fehendhoo

Residential Island

Code: B

25.17 ha

0 Sites

Fulhadhoo

Fulhadhoo

Residential Island

Code: B

29.27 ha

0 Sites

Goidhoo

Goidhoo

Residential Island

Code: B

162.94 ha

2 Sites

2 sites

Hithaadhoo

Hithaadhoo

Residential Island

Code: B

31.74 ha

0 Sites

Kamadhoo

Kamadhoo

Residential Island

Code: B

21.35 ha

1 Sites

1 site

Kendhoo

Kendhoo

Residential Island

Code: B

19.02 ha

0 Sites

Kihaadhoo

Kihaadhoo

Residential Island

Code: B

30.77 ha

1 Sites

1 site

Kudarikilu

Kudarikilu

Residential Island

Code: B

18.93 ha

0 Sites

Maalhos

Maalhos

Residential Island

Code: B

1 Sites

1 site

Thulhaadhoo

Thulhaadhoo

Residential Island

Code: B

45.80 ha

0 Sites

Mendhoo

Mendhoo

Uninhabited Island

Code: B

15 ha

1 Sites

1 site

Innafushi

Innafushi

Uninhabited Island

Code: B

3.20 ha

0 Sites

Nelivarufinolhu

Nelivarufinolhu

Uninhabited Island

Code: B

1.05 ha

1 Sites

1 site

Huraafaru

Huraafaru

Other

Code: B

0.65 ha

1 Sites

1 site

Maamaduvvari

Maamaduvvari

Uninhabited Island

Code: B

35.9 ha

0 Sites

Miriandhoo

Miriandhoo

Tourism Island - Resort

Code: B

4.5 ha

0 Sites

Kanufushi

Kanufushi

Tourism Island - Resort

Code: B

0 Sites

Bathalaa

Bathalaa

Uninhabited Island

Code: B

0 Sites

Dhigudhefaru

Dhigudhefaru

Tourism Island - Resort

Code: B

0 Sites

Medhufinolhugaathufinolhu

Medhufinolhugaathufinolhu

Uninhabited Island

Code: B

0 Sites

Velavaru

Velavaru

Uninhabited Island

Code: B

0 Sites

Aidhoo

Aidhoo

Industrial

Code: B

0 Sites

Horubadhoo

Horubadhoo

Tourism Island - Resort

Code: B

0 Sites

Kanufusheegaathufinolhu

Kanufusheegaathufinolhu

Tourism Island- under development

Code: B

0 Sites

Kunfunadhoo

Kunfunadhoo

Tourism Island - Resort

Code: B

0 Sites

Hulhudhoo

Hulhudhoo

Uninhabited Island

Code: B

0 Sites

Fares

Fares

Tourism Island - Resort

Code: B

0 Sites

Lan'daagiraavaru

Lan'daagiraavaru

Tourism Island - Resort

Code: B

0 Sites

Un'doodhoo

Un'doodhoo

Industrial

Code: B

0 Sites

Gaavilin'gili

Gaavilin'gili

Varuvaa

Code: B

0 Sites

Bodufinolhu

Bodufinolhu

Tourism Island - Resort

Code: B

0 Sites

Hibalhidhoo

Hibalhidhoo

Tourism Island- under development

Code: B

0 Sites

Dhigufaruvinagan'du

Dhigufaruvinagan'du

Tourism Island - Resort

Code: B

0 Sites

Fonimagoodhoo

Fonimagoodhoo

Tourism Island - Resort

Code: B

0 Sites

Anhenunfushi

Anhenunfushi

Uninhabited Island

Code: B

0 Sites

Gemendhoo

Gemendhoo

Uninhabited Island

Code: B

0 Sites

Maaddoo

Maaddoo

Uninhabited Island

Code: B

0 Sites

Kudadhoo

Kudadhoo

Uninhabited Island

Code: B

0 Sites

Ufuligiri

Ufuligiri

Tourism Island- under development

Code: B

0 Sites

Gaagan'dufaruhuraa

Gaagan'dufaruhuraa

Uninhabited Island

Code: B

0 Sites

Hanifaru

Hanifaru

Uninhabited Island

Code: B

0 Sites

Thiladhoo

Thiladhoo

Tourism Island - Resort

Code: B

0 Sites

Voavah

Voavah

Tourism Island - Resort

Code: B

0 Sites

Vakkaru

Vakkaru

Tourism Island - Resort

Code: B

0 Sites

Olhugiri

Olhugiri

Uninhabited Island

Code: B

0 Sites

Dhakandhoo

Dhakandhoo

Uninhabited Island

Code: B

0 Sites

Hirundhoo

Hirundhoo

Tourism Island - Resort

Code: B

0 Sites

Vinaneiyfaruhuraa

Vinaneiyfaruhuraa

Uninhabited Island

Code: B

0 Sites

Veyofushi

Veyofushi

Uninhabited Island

Code: B

0 Sites

Funadhoo

Funadhoo

Tourism Island - Resort

Code: B

0 Sites

Madhirivaadhoo

Madhirivaadhoo

Varuvaa

Code: B

0 Sites

Ahivaffushi

Ahivaffushi

Uninhabited Island

Code: B

0 Sites

Maaddoohulhudhoo

Maaddoohulhudhoo

Varuvaa

Code: B

0 Sites

Dhandhoo

Dhandhoo

Tourism Island - Resort

Code: B

0 Sites

Boifushi

Boifushi

Tourism Island- under development

Code: B

0 Sites

Nibiligaa

Nibiligaa

Uninhabited Island

Code: B

0 Sites

Mathifaru

Mathifaru

Uninhabited Island

Code: B

0 Sites

Mudhdhoo

Mudhdhoo

Tourism Island - Resort

Code: B

0 Sites

Finolhas

Finolhas

Tourism Island- under development

Code: B

0 Sites

Dhashufaruhuraa

Dhashufaruhuraa

Uninhabited Island

Code: B

0 Sites

Kihavahhuravalhi

Kihavahhuravalhi

Tourism Island - Resort

Code: B

0 Sites

Muthaafushi

Muthaafushi

Tourism Island - Resort

Code: B

0 Sites

Milaidhoo

Milaidhoo

Tourism Island - Resort

Code: B

0 Sites

Keyodhoo

Keyodhoo

Varuvaa

Code: B

0 Sites

Kashidhoo

Kashidhoo

Industrial

Code: B

0 Sites

Dhunikolhu

Dhunikolhu

Tourism Island - Resort

Code: B

0 Sites

Maarikilu

Maarikilu

Industrial

Code: B

0 Sites

Kihaadhuffaru

Kihaadhuffaru

Tourism Island - Resort

Code: B

0 Sites

En'boodhoo

En'boodhoo

Tourism Island- under development

Code: B

0 Sites

Bathalaahuraa

Bathalaahuraa

Uninhabited Island

Code: B

0 Sites

Hanifaruhuraa

Hanifaruhuraa

Uninhabited Island

Code: B

0 Sites

Dhoogan'dufinolhu

Dhoogan'dufinolhu

Uninhabited Island

Code: B

0 Sites

Vandhuhmaafarufinolhu

Vandhuhmaafarufinolhu

Uninhabited Island

Code: B

0 Sites

Maafusheefinolhu

Maafusheefinolhu

Uninhabited Island

Code: B

0 Sites

An'gaafaru

An'gaafaru

Uninhabited Island

Code: B

0 Sites

Boadhaafushifinolhu

Boadhaafushifinolhu

Uninhabited Island

Code: B

0 Sites

Finolhufaru

Finolhufaru

Varuvaa

Code: B

0 Sites

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