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Dharavandhoo
ދަރަވަންދޫ
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Dharavandhoo Aerial View (Recent)
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  Dharavandhoo Location in Maldives | |
| Coordinates: 05°09′30″N 73°07′50″E / 5.15833°N 73.13056°E / 5.15833; 73.13056 | |
| Country | Maldives |
| Administrative atoll | Baa Atoll (South Maalhos Madulu) |
| Distance to Malé | 116.53 km (72.41 mi) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.4550 km2 (0.1757 sq mi) |
| Dimensions | |
| • Length | 1.330 km (0.826 mi) |
| • Width | 0.480 km (0.298 mi) |
| Population
(2014)[1]
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| • Total | 857 (including foreigners) |
| Time zone | UTC+05:00 (MST) |
Dharavandhoo (Dhivehi: ދަރަވަންދޫ) is one of the inhabited islands of Baa Atoll.
The island is 116.53 km (72 mi; 63 nmi) north of the country's capital, Malé.[2]
This island is surrounded by clear waters known as Dharavandhoo Thila and Hanifaru Bay; which are famous amongst divers around the world, for it is a sanctuary for a variety of marine life, including manta rays and whale sharks. This globally renowned eco-life zone is now strictly protected by law.
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
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| 2006 | 740 | — |
| 2014 | 744 | +0.5% |
| 2006-2014: Census populations Source: [3] | ||
The island is administered by an Island Council consisting of five councillors elected by the people of the island.
Dharavandhoo Airport was opened on 17 October 2012. Inner harbour was first dredged by MTCC, in the last four months of 1997. There is also a breakwater jetty.
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| Haa Alif |
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| Haa Dhaalu |
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| Shaviyani |
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| Noonu |
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| Raa |
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| Baa |
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| Lhaviyani |
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| Kaafu |
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| Alif Alif |
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| Alif Dhaalu |
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| Vaavu |
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| Meemu |
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| Faafu |
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| Dhaalu |
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| Kolhumadulu (Thaa) |
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| Laamu |
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| Gaafu Alif |
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| Gaafu Dhaalu |
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| Gnaviyani |
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The capitals of each atoll are in underline. This list excludes first-level administrative divisions, Malé and Addu cities. | ||
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