Maafahi

Maafahi

Uninhabited Island Code: HA

Island Information

Geographic

Nearest Island
Alidhuffarufinolhu (3.57 km)

Coordinates: 6.828503, 73.106392

Administrative

Island Name
Maafahi
Island Code
HA
Atoll
North Thiladhunmathi
Island Type
Uninhabited Island

Environmental Sites

Documented ecosystems and environmental sites on Maafahi.

Maafahi Mangrove

Unknown

Mangrove/Wetland

Mafahi’s mangrove reflects the delicate conditions under which such systems survive. It depends on limited space, stable water flow, and minimal disturbance. The trees bind soil and create shelter for small marine and terrestrial life. These wetlands also play a role in protecting the island from gradual erosion. Their presence suggests continuity—an environment that has not been entirely reshaped. While not always visible in daily life, the mangrove remains part of the island’s foundation, supporting both ecology and the quiet persistence of place.

6.8285, 73.1064 View Details

Location on Map