Himmafushi (Kaafu Atoll) Explained

Himmafushi
Native Name:ހިއްމަފުށި
Native Name Lang:dv
Settlement Type:Inhabited island
Pushpin Map:Maldives
Pushpin Relief:y
Pushpin Mapsize:250
Pushpin Label Position:left
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Maldives
Coordinates:4.3092°N 73.5708°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:Maldives
Subdivision Type1:Geographic atoll
Subdivision Type2:Administrative atoll
Subdivision Name2:Kaafu Atoll
Subdivision Type3:Distance to Malé
Subdivision Name3:16.32km (10.14miles)
Seat Type:Capital
Parts Type:Geographic atolls
Parts Style:list
Leader Title:Council
Leader Name:Himmafushi Council
Leader Title3:Mayor
Leader Title4:Island Chief
Unit Pref:Metric
Length Km:0.900
Width Km:0.750
Population Total:2012 (including foreigners)
Population As Of:2022
Population Density Km2:auto
Utc Offset:+05:00
Postal Code Type:Assigned Letter
Postal2 Code Type:Assigned Letter
Area Code Type:Area code(s)
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Blank1 Name Sec2:Inhabited
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Himmafushi is one of the inhabited islands of Kaafu Atoll in the Maldives.

Geography

The island is 16.320NaN0 northeast of the country's capital, Malé.[1] It is located in North Malé Atoll. Himmafushi is about 18km (11miles) from Male Airport. The only way to reach it is by boat.

Economy

The island has its own fish processing company and a boat building facility to ease the demands of its own people.

Infrastructure

Himmafushi has about 850 locals but the population can rise to over 2000 as Himmafushi also houses the minor delinquent prison and a drug rehabilitation centre. Industry in Himmafushi consists of a water bottling facility and a tuna factory.

Tourism

Himmafushi is less than a km long and wide. There is no alcohol obtainable on the island.

Sport

Himmafushi, a local island, is geographically recognized for its surfing and diving spots.

Transport

To reach the hotels on Himmafushi Island, a public ferryboat or chartered speedboat can be arranged.

Ferry

The ferry takes 50 minutes to reach Himmafushi Island. The ferry departs from Male’ at 14:30 hrs, and the return journey departs from Himmafushi Island at 08:00 hrs. For flights landing after 13:00 hrs, passengers need to take the speedboat transfer or make arrangements to stay in Male’.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Coordinate Distance Calculator. Boulter.com. 12 August 2018.