Maamigili

Maamigili

Residential Island Code: ADh

About Maamigili

Maamigili is the largest and most developed island in South Ari Atoll, with a land area of approximately 2.1 km² and a population exceeding 2,300. It hosts the region's domestic airport and serves as a logistical hub for inter-atoll transport and commerce. The island has a structured road network, harbour, and airport facilities. Economic activity includes tuna fishing, inter-island transport services, and boat maintenance. Vegetation includes cultivated coconut, papaya, and banana groves alongside natural coastal flora. The island has multiple schools, a health centre, a court, and administrative buildings. Reef areas adjacent to the island support bait fishing and reef fish capture. A well-maintained waste management system is in place, with segregated collection and composting. Maamigili’s role as a regional transit point makes it central to the functioning of South Ari Atoll’s economy.

Island Information

Geographic

Area
220.81 hectares
Nearest Island
Dhiffushi (1.32 km)

Coordinates: 3.47667, 72.836916

Administrative

Island Name
Maamigili
Island Code
ADh
Atoll
South Ari Atoll
Island Type
Residential Island
Regulating Authority
Council
Primary Agency
Council

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