Alif Dhaal Atoll

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

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
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.

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″ESouthern Ari Atoll
Dhiddhoo1373°28′59″N 72°52′39″ESouthern Ari Atoll
Dhigurah5293°31′50″N 72°55′33″ESouthern Ari Atoll
Fenfushi7293°29′21″N 72°47′1″ESouthern Ari Atoll
Hangnaameedhoo4813°50′57″N 72°57′18″ESouthern Ari Atoll
Kunburudhoo6063°46′32″N 72°55′30″ESouthern Ari Atoll
Maamingili2,0793°28′34″N 72°50′12″ESouthern Ari Atoll
Mahibadhoo1,9393°45′25″N 72°58′9″ESouthern Ari AtollCapital of the South Ari Atoll Administrative Division
Mandhoo2953°41′52″N 72°42′34″ESouthern Ari Atoll
Omadhoo8433°47′29″N 72°57′43″ESouthern 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″ESouthern Ari Atoll
AthurugauDiamonds Athuruga[6]3°53′13″N 72°48′58″ESouthern Ari Atoll
DhidhdhoofinolhuLUX* South Ari Atoll[7]3°29′54″N 72°53′46″ESouthern Ari Atoll
DhiffushiHoliday Island Resort [8]3°28′30″N 72°49′29″ESouthern Ari Atoll
HuvahendhooLily Beach Resort and Spa at Huvahendoo[9]3°39′13″N 72°57′13″ESouthern Ari Atoll
Kuda RahAmaya Kuda Rah [10]3°34′26″N 72°54′38″ESouthern Ari Atoll
MaafushivaruMaafushivaru [11]3°36′28″N 72°54′1″ESouthern Ari Atoll
MachchafushiCentara Grand Island Resort and Spa [12]3°35′37″N 72°53′0″ESouthern Ari Atoll
MirihiMirihi Island Resort [13]3°37′9″N 72°46′49″ESouthern Ari Atoll
MoofushiConstance Moofushi [14]3°53′5″N 72°43′40″ESouthern Ari Atoll
NalaguraidhooSun Island Resort[15]3°29′0″N 72°48′5″ESouthern Ari Atoll
RangalifinolhuConrad Maldives Rangali Island [16]3°36′58″N 72°42′59″ESouthern Ari Atoll
ThundufushiDiamonds Thudufushi[17]3°47′10″N 72°43′51″ESouthern Ari Atoll
VakarufalhiVakarufalhi Island Resort[18]3°34′42″N 72°54′7″ESouthern Ari Atoll
VilamendhooVilamendhoo Island Resort[19]3°38′1″N 72°57′32″ESouthern Ari Atoll
VillingilivaruRanveli Village3°37′8″N 72°57′18″ESouthern Ari Atoll
HuruelhiRadisson Blu Maldives

unknown

 Southern Ari Atoll


References
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  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.
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  13. "Mirihi". Mirihi Luxury Boutique Resort. Retrieved 2012-06-27.
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3.65°N 72.83°E / 3.65; 72.83

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