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Haa Alif Atoll contains 43 islands. 14 of them are inhabited, and are classified as administrative island constituencies. Each of these constituencies have an 'island council' which responds to the North Thiladhunmathi Atoll Council.
Island constituencies
| Name | Population (2006) | Education | Health | Political ward | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baarah | 1,203 | K-10 | 1 health centre | A03 Baarah | |
| Dhiddhoo | 2,512 | K-11 | 1 hospital | A04 Dhiddhoo | Capital of Atoll |
| Filladhoo | 548 | K-10 | 1 health centre | A05 Kelaa | |
| Hoarafushi | 2,204 | K-12 | 1 health centre | A01 Hoarafushi | |
| Ihavandhoo | 2,447 | K-12 | 1 health centre | A02 Ihavandhoo | |
| Kelaa | 1,200 | K-10 | 1 health centre | A05 Kelaa | |
| Maarandhoo | 530 | K-10 | 1 health centre | A02 Ihavandhoo | |
| Mulhadhoo | 172 | K-8 | 1 health provider | A02 Ihavandhoo | |
| Muraidhoo | 451 | K-10 | 1 health centre | A03 Baarah | |
| Thakandhoo | 340 | K-9 | 1 health centre | A03 Baarah | |
| Thuraakunu | 347 | K-10 | 1 health centre | A01 Hoarafushi | Northernmost island in the country. |
| Uligamu | 267 | K-10 | 1 health centre | A01 Hoarafushi | |
| Utheemu | 521 | K-10 | 1 health centre | A03 Baarah | Location of iconic Utheemu Ganduvaru. |
| Vashafaru | 471 | K-12 | 1 health centre | A05 Kelaa |
Uninhabited islands
All uninhabited islands in Haa Alif Atoll are under the control of the North Thiladhunmathi Atoll Council.
| Name | Current usage | Coordinates | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alidhoo | Resort (Operational) | 6°50′55″N 73°09′07″E | Resort: Cinnamon Island Alidhoo |
| Alidhuffarufinolhu | - | 6°51′39″N 73°06′16″E | |
| Beenaafushi | - | 6°55′42″N 73°08′11″E | |
| Berinmadhoo | Resort (Development) | 7°02′50″N 72°58′16″E | Was previously inhabited. Population relocated to Hoarafushi. |
| Dhapparuhura | - | 6°54′55″N 73°12′40″E | |
| Dhigufaruhura | - | 6°55′26″N 72°58′08″E | |
| Dhonakulhi | Resort (Operational) | 6°50′35″N 73°03′05″E | Resort: Dhonakulhi Island Hideaway |
| Gaafushi | - | 6°51′07″N 73°03′27″E | |
| Gaamathikulhudhoo | - | 7°02′21″N 72°59′04″E | |
| Gallandhoo | - | 6°56′48″N 72°58′59″E | |
| Govvaafushi | - | 7°00′45″N 72°55′09″E | |
| Hathifushi | - | 7°01′12″N 72°49′49″E | Was previously inhabited. Population relocated to Hanimaadhoo. |
| Huvahandhoo | - | 6°57′32″N 72°54′18″E | |
| Innafinolhu | - | 7°04′25″N 72°48′40″E | |
| Kandaalifinolhu | - | 6°55′35″N 73°07′48″E | |
| Kudafinolhu | - | 6°59′22″N 72°53′00″E | |
| Maafahi | Fisheries | 6°49′42″N 73°09′23″E | Leased for long-term fisheries and agriculture. |
| Maafinolhu | - | 7°00′08″N 72°51′44″E | |
| Maarandhoofarufinolhu | - | 6°49′43″N 72°58′19″E | |
| Madulu | Agriculture | 7°03′17″N 72°57′11″E | Leased for long-term fisheries and agriculture. |
| Manafaru | Resort (Operational) | 6°59′49″N 72°56′23″E | Resort: The Beach House Iruveli (Waldorf Astoria Maldives) |
| Matheerah | - | 7°01′39″N 72°49′08″E | |
| Medhafushi | Agriculture | 7°00′38″N 72°56′02″E | Leased for long-term fisheries and agriculture. |
| Mulidhoo | - | 6°50′10″N 73°00′40″E | |
| Naridhoo | Resort (Development) | 6°53′42″N 73°07′36″E | |
| Umareifinolhu | - | 7°00′34″N 72°51′03″E | |
| Un'gulifinolhu | - | 6°58′15″N 72°54′03″E | |
| Van'gaaru | - | 7°05′35″N 72°52′41″E | |
| Velifinolhu | - | 6°59′39″N 72°52′28″E |
Disappeared islands
These are islands which during recorded history, have been completely eroded away, claimed by the sea due to the sea-level rise associated with global warming or assimilated by other islands.
- Gasthirifinolhu
- Gudhanfushi
- Huraa
- Nasfaru
- Thiladhoo (merged into Dhiddhoo, it was after this island that the atoll got its name of 'Thiladhunmathi')
- Thinadhoo
Haa Dhaalu Atoll contains 34 islands. 13 of them are inhabited, and are classified as administrative island constituencies. Each of these constituencies have an 'island council' which responds to the South Thiladhunmathi Atoll Council.
Island constituencies
| Name | Population (2006) | Education | Health | Political ward | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finey | 291 | K-10 | 1 health provider | B01 Hanimaadhoo | |
| Hanimaadhoo | 1,184 | K-10 | 1 health centre | B01 Hanimaadhoo | Location of Hanimaadhoo International Airport. |
| Hirimaradhoo | 351 | K-10 | 1 health centre | B01 Hanimaadhoo | |
| Kulhudhuffushi | 6,998 | K-12 + | 1 hospital | B04 Kulhudhuffushi North B05 Kulhudhuffushi South | Capital of Atoll |
| Kumundhoo | 889 | K-10 | 1 health centre | B02 Nolhivaram | |
| Kurinbi | 430 | K-10 | 1 health provider | B02 Nolhivaram | |
| Makunudhoo | 1,045 | n/a | 1 health centre | B03 Vaikaradhoo | |
| Naivaadhoo | 375 | K-10 | 1 health provider | B01 Hanimaadhoo | |
| Nellaidhoo | 717 | K-10 | 1 health centre | B01 Hanimaadhoo | |
| Neykurendhoo | 835 | K-10 | 1 health centre | B03 Vaikaradhoo | |
| Nolhivaram | 1,554 | K-10 | 1 health centre | B02 Nolhivaram | |
| Nolhivaranfaru | 622 | K-10 | 1 health centre | B02 Nolhivaram | Former capital of the atoll |
| Vaikaradhoo | 923 | K-10 | 1 health centre | B03 Vaikaradhoo |
Uninhabited islands
All uninhabited islands in Haa Dhaalu Atoll are under the control of the South Thiladhunmathi Atoll Council.
| Name | Current usage | Coordinates | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dhipparufushi | Resort (Development)[1] | 6°19′08″N 72°38′26″E | Also known as: Dhorukanduhuraa |
| Faridhoo | - | 6°47′09″N 73°03′16″E | Was previously inhabited. Population relocated to Nolhivaranfaru.[2] Highest natural point in Maldives, at 3m. |
| Fenboahuraa | - | 6°23′47″N 72°41′40″E | |
| Hirinaidhoo | - | 6°42′06″N 72°56′53″E | |
| Hondaafushi | Resort (Development)[3] | 6°46′41″N 73°07′17″E | |
| Hondaidhoo | - | 6°46′11″N 73°05′14″E | Was previously inhabited. Population relocated to Hanimaadhoo. |
| Innafushi | - | 6°24′32″N 72°38′43″E | |
| Kanamana | - | 6°42′18″N 72°53′57″E | |
| Kattalafushi | - | 6°33′59″N 72°58′58″E | |
| Keylakunu | - | 6°36′09″N 73°00′32″E | |
| Kunburudhoo | - | 6°39′31″N 73°01′38″E | Was previously inhabited. Population relocated to Nolhivaranfaru.[4] |
| Kudafarufasgandu | - | 6°42′44″N 72°55′30″E | Also known as: Dafaru-fasgandu |
| Kudamuraidhoo | Resort (Development)[5] | 6°38′34″N 72°55′12″E | |
| Maavaidhoo | - | 6°30′55″N 73°03′04″E | Was previously inhabited. Population relocated to Nolhivaranfaru.[6] |
| Muiri | - | 6°39′29″N 72°56′11″E | |
| Naagoashi | Resort (Development)[7] | 6°40′11″N 72°54′08″E | Resort: Radisson Plaza Resort Maldives |
| Rahburi | - | 6°40′43″N 73°06′19″E | Also known as: Kuredhigandu or Huraa |
| Ruffushi | - | 6°45′32″N 72°56′20″E | |
| Theefaridhoo | Fisheries | 6°44′25″N 73°02′00″E | Leased for long-term fisheries and agriculture. |
| Vaikaramuraidhoo | Fisheries | 6°32′26″N 72°53′53″E | Leased for long-term fisheries and agriculture. |
| Veligandu | - | 6°45′15″N 72°56′15″E |
Disappeared islands
These are islands which during recorded history, have been completely eroded away, claimed by the sea due to the sea-level rise associated with global warming or assimilated by other islands.
- Bileddhoo
Shaviyani Atoll contains 53 islands. 14 of them are inhabited, and are classified as administrative island constituencies. Each of these constituencies have an 'island council' which responds to the North Miladhunmadulu Atoll Council.
Island constituencies
| Name | Population (2006) | Education | Health | Political ward | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bilehffahi | 398 | K-10 | 1 health centre | C01 Kanditheemu | |
| Feevah | 746 | K-10 | 1 health centre | C02 Milandhoo | |
| Feydhoo | 695 | K-10 | 1 health centre | C01 Kanditheemu | |
| Foakaidhoo | 1,201 | K-10 | 1 health centre | C03 Komandoo | |
| Funadhoo | 1,599 | K-10 | 1 hospital | C04 Funadhoo | Capital of atoll. |
| Goidhoo | 416 | K-10 | 1 health centre | C01 Kanditheemu | |
| Kanditheemu | 1,148 | K-12 | 1 health centre | C01 Kanditheemu | |
| Komandoo | 1,333 | K-12 | 1 health centre | C03 Komandoo | |
| Lhaimagu | 529 | K-10 | 1 health centre | C04 Funadhoo | |
| Maaungoodhoo | 795 | K-10 | 1 health centre | C04 Funadhoo | |
| Maroshi | 495 | K-10 | 1 health centre | C03 Komandoo | |
| Milandhoo | 1,637 | K-10 | 1 health centre | C02 Milandhoo | Former capital of the atoll (2009-2011). |
| Narudhoo | 426 | K-10 | 1 health centre | C02 Milandhoo | |
| Noomaraa | 412 | K-10 | 1 health centre | C01 Kanditheemu |
Uninhabited islands
All uninhabited islands in Shaviyani Atoll are under the control of the North Miladhunmadulu Atoll Council.
| Name | Current usage | Coordinates | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bisalhaaluraa | - | 6°19′08″N 72°38′26″E | Also known as: Bishuraa |
| Boduhuraa | - | 6°47′09″N 73°03′16″E | Also known as: Kudafaruhuraa |
| Bolissafaru | - | 6°23′47″N 72°41′40″E | Also known as: Kudafaruhuraagandu |
| Dhigurah | - | 6°42′06″N 72°56′53″E | |
| Dhiguvelidhoo | - | 6°46′41″N 73°07′17″E | Also known as: Mairah |
| Dholhiyadhoo | Resort (Operational) | 6°46′11″N 73°05′14″E | Resort: Zitahli Resorts & Spa Maldives Dholhiyadhoo |
| Dholhiyadhoo-kudarah | - | 6°24′32″N 72°38′43″E | |
| Dhonvelihuraa | - | 6°42′18″N 72°53′57″E | Also known as: Thabeyhuraa |
| Ekasdhoo | - | 6°33′59″N 72°58′58″E | |
| Eriadhoo | Fisheries | 6°36′09″N 73°00′32″E | Leased for long-term development. |
| Farukolhu | Airport (Development) | 6°39′31″N 73°01′38″E | Site of the future airport serving Funadhoo.[8] |
| Firubaidhoo | - | 6°42′44″N 72°55′30″E | Was previously inhabited. Population relocated to Funadhoo.[9] |
| Fushifaru | - | 6°38′34″N 72°55′12″E | Also known as: Fushifarurah |
| Gaakoshibee | Resort (Development) | 6°30′55″N 73°03′04″E | Resort: JW Marriott Gaakoshibee Resort & Spa |
| Gallaidhoo | - | 6°39′29″N 72°56′11″E | |
| Gonaafarufinolhu | - | 6°39′29″N 72°56′11″E | |
| Hirubadhoo | - | 6°40′43″N 73°06′19″E | |
| Hurasfaru | - | 6°45′32″N 72°56′20″E | Also known as: Hurasfaruhuraa |
| Kakaa-eriyadhoo | - | 6°44′25″N 73°02′00″E | |
| Kan'baalifaru | Resort (Development) | 6°32′26″N 72°53′53″E | Resort: TBA |
| Keekimini | Fisheries | 6°45′15″N 72°56′15″E | Leased for long-term development. |
| Kilissafaruhuraa | - | 6°45′15″N 72°56′15″E | Also known as: Ragganduhuraa |
| Kudadhoo | - | 6°45′15″N 72°56′15″E | |
| Kudafarufinolhu | - | 6°45′15″N 72°56′15″E | Also known as: Kudafaruboduhuraa |
| Kudalhaimendhoo | - | 6°45′15″N 72°56′15″E | |
| Maakandoodhoo | - | 6°45′15″N 72°56′15″E | Was previously inhabited. Population relocated to Funadhoo and Milandhoo.[10] |
| Madidhoo | Fisheries | 6°45′15″N 72°56′15″E | Leased for long-term development. |
| Madikuredhdhoo | Fisheries | 6°45′15″N 72°56′15″E | Leased for long-term development. |
| Mathikomandoo | Development | 6°45′15″N 72°56′15″E | Been declared as a extension of Komandoo. Housing projects underway. [11] |
| Medhukunburudhoo | Fisheries | 6°45′15″N 72°56′15″E | Leased for long-term development. |
| Medhurah | - | 6°45′15″N 72°56′15″E | |
| Migoodhoo | - | 6°45′15″N 72°56′15″E | |
| Muleehuraa | - | 6°45′15″N 72°56′15″E | |
| Naainfaru | - | 6°45′15″N 72°56′15″E | Also known as: Naainfarufinolhu |
| Naalaahuraa | - | 6°45′15″N 72°56′15″E | |
| Nalandhoo | Fisheries | 6°45′15″N 72°56′15″E | Leased for long-term development. |
| Narubaidhoo | - | 6°45′15″N 72°56′15″E | |
| Neyo | - | 6°45′15″N 72°56′15″E | |
| Vagaru | Resort (Operational) | 6°45′15″N 72°56′15″E | Resort: Viceroy Maldives |
italics means disputed; shown on some maps and not shown on some.
Disappeared islands
These are islands which during recorded history, have been completely eroded away, claimed by the sea due to the sea-level rise associated with global warming or assimilated by other islands.
- Bileddhoo
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