Huraafaru

Huraafaru

Other Code: B

About Huraafaru

Huraafaru’s sandbank once served as a seasonal base for fishermen, providing calm anchorage and areas for fish cleaning and drying. Surrounding reefs host seabird colonies, healthy coral cover, and fish populations essential to the local marine environment.

Island Information

Geographic

Area
0.65 hectares
Nearest Island
Lan'daagiraavaru (1.36 km)

Coordinates: 5.274, 73.1133

Administrative

Island Name
Huraafaru
Island Code
B
Atoll
South Maalhosmadulu
Island Type
Other
Regulating Authority
Ministry of Tourism & Environment
Primary Agency
Ministry of Agriculture & animal welfare

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