Dharavandhoo

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Dharavandhoo
ދަރަވަންދޫ
Inhabited island
Dharavandhoo Aerial View (Recent)
Dharavandhoo Aerial View (Recent)
Dharavandhoo is located in Maldives
Dharavandhoo
Dharavandhoo
Location in Maldives
Coordinates: 05°09′30″N 73°07′50″E / 5.15833°N 73.13056°E / 5.15833; 73.13056
CountryMaldives
Administrative atollBaa Atoll
Distance to Malé116.53 km (72.41 mi)
Government
 • BodyDharavandhoo Council
 • PresidentAli Samih[1]
Area
 • Total
0.4550 km2 (0.1757 sq mi)
Dimensions
 • Length1.330 km (0.826 mi)
 • Width0.480 km (0.298 mi)
Population
 (2022)[2]
 • Total
997
 • Density2,190/km2 (5,680/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+05:00 (MST)

Dharavandhoo (Dhivehi: ދަރަވަންދޫ) is one of the inhabited islands of Baa Atoll.

Geography

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The island is 116.53 km (72 mi; 63 nmi) north of the country's capital, Malé.[3]

Ecology

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This island is surrounded by clear waters known as Dharavandhoo Thila and Hanifaru Bay; which are famous amongst divers around the world, for it is a sanctuary for a variety of marine life, including manta rays and whale sharks. This globally renowned eco-life zone is now strictly protected by law.

Demography

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Historical population
YearPop.±%
2006 740—    
2014 744+0.5%
2022997+34.0%
2006-2014-2022: Census populations
Source: [4][2]

Governance

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The island is administered by an Island Council consisting of five councillors elected by the people of the island.

Transportation

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Dharavandhoo Airport was opened on 17 October 2012. Inner harbour was first dredged by MTCC, in the last four months of 1997. There is also a breakwater jetty.

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  • Dharavandhoo Airport runway, nearing completion
    Dharavandhoo Airport runway, nearing completion
  • The Dharavandhoo main road, pictured in the 1990s from near Baa Atoll school
    The Dharavandhoo main road, pictured in the 1990s from near Baa Atoll school
  • President of Maldives Mohamed Nasheed visits Dharavandhoo in 2010.
    President of Maldives Mohamed Nasheed visits Dharavandhoo in 2010.
  • Dharavandhoo Friday Mosque
    Dharavandhoo Friday Mosque
  • The Dharavandhoo break-water harbour jetty in 2012, prior to renovation
    The Dharavandhoo break-water harbour jetty in 2012, prior to renovation

References

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  1. ^ "ކައުންސިލް މެމްބަރުން" [Council Members]. Dharavandhoo Council (in Divehi). Retrieved 31 July 2025.
  2. ^ a b "Table P5: Resident Population by island and sex, 2022" (PDF). Maldives Census. Retrieved 31 July 2025.
  3. ^ "Coordinate Distance Calculator". Boulter.com. Retrieved 12 August 2018.
  4. ^ "Table 3.3: Total Maldivian Population by Islands" (PDF). National Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 12 August 2018.
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