A collaborative effort of the Ministry of Fisheries and Agriculture,Maldives,the International Fund for Agricultural Development &
the Bay of Bengal Programme Inter-Governmental Organisation

Huvadhu Atholhu Dhekunuburi (Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll)

Southern Huvadhu Atoll or Gaafu Dhaalu is an administrative district of the Maldives formed by the southwestern section of Huvadhu Atoll. It was created on February 8, 1962 when Huvadhu Atoll was divided into two districts. Gaafu Dhaalu corresponds to the Southwestern section of this large natural atoll, south of the line extending between the channels of Footukandu and Vaarulu Kandu. The capital of this region is Thinadhoo (formerly known as Havaru Thinadhu). There are 153 islands in this district, 10 of which are inhabited. This district is located about 340 kilometres south of the capital Malé. Independent travellers to Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll require special permission to leave the tourist zone and visit inhabited islands.

Islands

Knoll (Thila)

Lagoon (Falhu)

Patch Reef (Giri)

Sand Bank

Huvadhu Atholhu Dhekunuburi (Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll)
Huvadhu Atholhu Dhekunuburi (Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll)