Hoarafushi (Haa Alif Atoll)

Hoarafushi (Dhivehi: ހޯރަފުށި ) is an inhabited island of Haa Alif Atoll, Maldives, and is geographically part of the Ihavandhippolhu Atoll. The island is famous for its scenic attractions. Hoarafushi Airport was established in 2020. It is an island-level administrative constituency governed by the Hoarafushi Island Council.

Hoarafushi
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An aerial view of the island
Hoarafushi
Location in Maldives
Coordinates: 6°58′50″N 72°53′45″E
CountryMaldives
Geographic atollIhavandhippolhu Atoll
Administrative atollHaa Alif Atoll
Distance to Malé317.57 km (197.33 mi)
Government
  CouncilSecretariat of the Hoarafushi Council
Dimensions
  Length1.75 km (1.09 mi)
  Width0.45 km (0.28 mi)
Population
 (2019)
  Total4,500 (excluding foreigners)
Time zoneUTC+05:00 (MST)
Area code(s)650, 20
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