Hulhudhuffaaru
Inhabited
Code: R
About Hulhudhuffaaru
Hulhudhuffaaru is one of the youngest inhabited islands in the Maldives, officially settled only in 1995 as part of a government resettlement programme. Despite its short history, the island has rapidly grown into a key administrative and service hub in North Maalhosmadulu Atoll (Raa Atoll). It covers around 60.82 hectares and had a registered population of 1,578 in 2023. The island features a 24-hour health center and a full primary and secondary school that serves not only local students but also those from nearby islands. Economic life is anchored in fishing, agriculture, and public sector employment, with well-laid internal roads supporting easy movement. Recent investments in shoreline protection and infrastructure have made the island more resilient, including the construction of a groyne, revetment, breakwater, and beach nourishment. Hulhudhuffaaru’s planned layout, essential services, and regional importance make it a standout example of modern island development in the Maldives.
Island Information
- Island Name
- Hulhudhuffaaru
- Island Code
- R
- Atoll
- North Maalhosmadulu
- Island Type
- Inhabited
- Area
- 60.82 hectares
- Regulating Authority
- Council
- Primary Agency
- Council
- Latitude
- 5.766033
- Longitude
- 73.012617
- Nearest Island
- Rasgetheemu (4.76 km)
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Quick Stats
- Sites
- 0
- Zones
- 0
- Plots
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