Alifu Dhaalu Atoll
atoll of the Maldives
Rangalifinolhu island in Ari Atoll or Alif Dhaalu Atoll where Conrad-Hilton operates a resort
Rangalifinolhu island in Ari Atoll or Alif Dhaalu Atoll where Conrad-Hilton operates a resort
Location of Alifu Dhaalu Atoll
Location of Alifu Dhaalu in Maldives
Location of Alifu Dhaalu in Maldives
CountryMaldives
Corresponding geographic atoll(s)Ari Atholhu Dhekunuburi
Location3.85° N and 72.83° E
CapitalMahibadhoo
Government
 • Atoll ChiefMohamed Mahir
Population
 • Total8,145
Letter code
I
Dhivehi letter code
ADh (އދ)
 • Number of islands49
 • Inhabited islandsDhangethi
Dhiddhoo
Dhigurah
Fenfushi
Hangnaameedhoo
Kunburudhoo
Maamingili
Mahibadhoo
Mandhoo
Omadhoo
 • Uninhabited islandsAlikoirah, Angaagaa*, Ariadhoo, Athurugau*, Bodufinolhu, Bodukaashihuraa, Bulhaaholhi, Dhehasanulunboihuraa, Dhiddhoofinolhu*, Dhiffushi*, Dhiggiri, Enboodhoo, Finolhu, Gasfinolhu, Heenfaru, Hiyafushi, Hukurudhoo, Hurasdhoo, Huruelhi*, Huvahendhoo*, Innafushi, Kalhuhandhihuraa, Kudadhoo, Kudarah*, Maafushivaru*, Machchafushi*, Medhufinolhu, Mirihi*, Moofushi*, Nalaguraidhoo*, Rahddhiggaa, Rangali, Rangalifinolhu*, Rashukolhuhuraa, Theluveligaa, Tholhifushi, Thudufushi*, Vakarufalhi*, Vilamendhoo*, Villingili, Villingilivaru*
Resort islands(*), airports(¤) and industrial islands are also considered uninhabited.

Alifu Dhaalu Atoll (also known as Southern Ari Atoll or Ari Atholhu Dhekunuburi) is an administrative division of the Maldives.

The separation of Ari Atoll (formerly Alifu Atoll) on March 1, 1984, into a Northern and a Southern section formed the two most recent administrative divisions of the Maldives, namely Alifu Alifu Atoll and Alifu Dhaalu Atoll. Alifu Dhaalu Atoll lies south of the line between the channels of Himendhoo Dhekunukandu and Genburugau Kandu.

There is an ancient mosque in Fenfushi island having wooden decorated ceilings and lacquerwork panels.

Buddhist remains, including a stupa, have been found in Ariadhoo Island.

Whale sharks are year-round residents of Alif Dhaal Atoll.[1]

Geography

The South Ari Atoll administrative division consists of the southern part of the geographic or natural Ari Atoll (described as Southern Ari Atoll in this context to differentiate from the official name of the administrative division). The atoll consists of Inhabited Islands and Uninhabited Island, a definition which includes resort islands, airport islands and industrial islands.

Inhabited islands

Name Population[2] Coordinates[3] Geographic Atoll/Island Remarks
Dhangethi7133°36′27″N 72°57′19″E / 3.60750°N 72.95528°E / 3.60750; 72.95528Southern Ari Atoll
Dhiddhoo1373°28′59″N 72°52′39″E / 3.48306°N 72.87750°E / 3.48306; 72.87750Southern Ari Atoll
Dhigurah5293°31′50″N 72°55′33″E / 3.53056°N 72.92583°E / 3.53056; 72.92583Southern Ari Atoll
Fenfushi7293°29′21″N 72°47′1″E / 3.48917°N 72.78361°E / 3.48917; 72.78361Southern Ari Atoll
Hangnaameedhoo4813°50′57″N 72°57′18″E / 3.84917°N 72.95500°E / 3.84917; 72.95500Southern Ari Atoll
Kunburudhoo6063°46′32″N 72°55′30″E / 3.77556°N 72.92500°E / 3.77556; 72.92500Southern Ari Atoll
Maamingili2,0793°28′34″N 72°50′12″E / 3.47611°N 72.83667°E / 3.47611; 72.83667Southern Ari Atoll
Mahibadhoo1,9393°45′25″N 72°58′9″E / 3.75694°N 72.96917°E / 3.75694; 72.96917Southern Ari AtollCapital of the South Ari Atoll Administrative Division
Mandhoo2953°41′52″N 72°42′34″E / 3.69778°N 72.70944°E / 3.69778; 72.70944Southern Ari Atoll
Omadhoo8433°47′29″N 72°57′43″E / 3.79139°N 72.96194°E / 3.79139; 72.96194Southern Ari Atoll

Resort islands

Resort islands are classified as Uninhabited Islands which have been converted to become resorts. The following are the resort islands, with the official name of the resort.

Name Resort Name Coordinates[4] Geographic Atoll Remarks
AngaagauAngaaga Island Resort and Spa[5]3°39′9″N 72°49′18″E / 3.65250°N 72.82167°E / 3.65250; 72.82167Southern Ari Atoll
AthurugauDiamonds Athuruga[6]3°53′13″N 72°48′58″E / 3.88694°N 72.81611°E / 3.88694; 72.81611Southern Ari Atoll
DhidhdhoofinolhuLUX* South Ari Atoll[7]3°29′54″N 72°53′46″E / 3.49833°N 72.89611°E / 3.49833; 72.89611Southern Ari Atoll
DhiffushiHoliday Island Resort [8]3°28′30″N 72°49′29″E / 3.47500°N 72.82472°E / 3.47500; 72.82472Southern Ari Atoll
HuvahendhooLily Beach Resort and Spa at Huvahendoo[9]3°39′13″N 72°57′13″E / 3.65361°N 72.95361°E / 3.65361; 72.95361Southern Ari Atoll
Kuda RahAmaya Kuda Rah [10]3°34′26″N 72°54′38″E / 3.57389°N 72.91056°E / 3.57389; 72.91056Southern Ari Atoll
MaafushivaruMaafushivaru [11]3°36′28″N 72°54′1″E / 3.60778°N 72.90028°E / 3.60778; 72.90028Southern Ari Atoll
MachchafushiCentara Grand Island Resort and Spa [12]3°35′37″N 72°53′0″E / 3.59361°N 72.88333°E / 3.59361; 72.88333Southern Ari Atoll
MirihiMirihi Island Resort [13]3°37′9″N 72°46′49″E / 3.61917°N 72.78028°E / 3.61917; 72.78028Southern Ari Atoll
MoofushiConstance Moofushi [14]3°53′5″N 72°43′40″E / 3.88472°N 72.72778°E / 3.88472; 72.72778Southern Ari Atoll
NalaguraidhooSun Island Resort[15]3°29′0″N 72°48′5″E / 3.48333°N 72.80139°E / 3.48333; 72.80139Southern Ari Atoll
RangalifinolhuConrad Maldives Rangali Island [16]3°36′58″N 72°42′59″E / 3.61611°N 72.71639°E / 3.61611; 72.71639Southern Ari Atoll
ThundufushiDiamonds Thudufushi[17]3°47′10″N 72°43′51″E / 3.78611°N 72.73083°E / 3.78611; 72.73083Southern Ari Atoll
VakarufalhiVakarufalhi Island Resort[18]3°34′42″N 72°54′7″E / 3.57833°N 72.90194°E / 3.57833; 72.90194Southern Ari Atoll
VilamendhooVilamendhoo Island Resort[19]3°38′1″N 72°57′32″E / 3.63361°N 72.95889°E / 3.63361; 72.95889Southern Ari Atoll
VillingilivaruRanveli Village3°37′8″N 72°57′18″E / 3.61889°N 72.95500°E / 3.61889; 72.95500Southern Ari Atoll
HuruelhiRadisson Blu Maldives

unknown

 Southern Ari Atoll


References

  1. ↑ "The best places to swim with whale sharks - Lonely Planet". www.lonelyplanet.com. Archived from the original on 2014-08-15.
  2. ↑ Based on 2014 Census "Statistical Yearbook Maldives 2017". National Bureau of Statistics, Maldives. Retrieved 2018-04-30.
  3. ↑ Based on list of islands in "Atolls of the Maldives". Ministry of Fisheries and Agriculture, Maldives. Retrieved 2018-04-30.
  4. ↑ Based on list of islands in "Status of Islands" (PDF). Department of National Planning, Ministry of Finance and Treasury, Republic of Maldives. 16 February 2012. Archived from the original (PDF) on 23 November 2018. Retrieved 2018-04-24.
  5. ↑ "Angaaga Island Resort and Spa". Angaaga Island Resort and Spa. Retrieved 2018-06-27.
  6. ↑ "Diamonds Athuruga". Plan Hotel SA. Retrieved 2012-06-27.
  7. ↑ "LUX* South Ari Atoll". LUX* Resorts and Hotels. Retrieved 2012-06-27.
  8. ↑ "Holiday Island Resort". Villa Hotels and Resorts. Retrieved 2012-06-27.
  9. ↑ "Lily Beach Resort and Spa at Huvahendoo". Lily Beach Resort and Spa at Huvahendoo. Retrieved 2012-06-27.
  10. ↑ "Amaya Kuda Rah". Amaya Kuda Rah. Retrieved 2012-06-27.
  11. ↑ "Maafushivaru". Maafushivaru Maldives. Retrieved 2012-06-27.
  12. ↑ "Centara Grand Island Resort and Spa". Centara Hotels and Resorts. Retrieved 2012-06-27.
  13. ↑ "Mirihi". Mirihi Luxury Boutique Resort. Retrieved 2012-06-27.
  14. ↑ "Constance Moofushi". Constance Hospitality Management. Retrieved 2012-06-27.
  15. ↑ "Sun Island Resort". Villa Hotels and Resorts. Retrieved 2012-06-27.
  16. ↑ "Conrad Maldives Rangali Island". Hilton. Retrieved 2012-06-27.
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  18. ↑ "Vakarufalhi". Vakarufalhi Island Resort. Retrieved 2012-06-27.
  19. ↑ "Vilamendhoo Island Resort and Spa". Crown & Champa Resorts. Retrieved 2012-06-27.
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3°39′N 72°50′E / 3.65°N 72.83°E / 3.65; 72.83

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