Kulhudhuffushi
Kulhudhuffushi (Dhivehi: ކުޅުދުއްފުށި) is the capital of Haa Dhaalu Atoll administrative division on Thiladhunmathi Atoll in the north of the Maldives. Kulhudhuffushi is known as the "Heart of the North". The island is famous for its mangroves (kulhi), after which the island itself is named.
Kulhudhuffushi City | |
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Capital Island of South Thiladhunmathi atoll | |
Kulhudhuffushi City Location in Maldives | |
| Coordinates: 6°37′21.04″N 73°4′12.9″E | |
| Country | Maldives |
| Geographic atoll | Thiladhummathi Atoll |
| Administrative atoll | Haa Dhaalu Atoll |
| Distance to Malé | 274.96 km (170.85 mi) |
| Dimensions | |
| • Length | 2.900 km (1.802 mi) |
| • Width | 1.800 km (1.118 mi) |
| Population (2021) | |
| • Total | 15,875 (including foreigners) |
| Time zone | UTC+05:00 (MST) |
| Website | kulhudhuffushicity.gov.mv |
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