Hoarafushi (Haa Alif Atoll)


Hoarafushi is an inhabited island of Haa Alif Atoll, Maldives and is geographically part of the northern-most atoll in the country, Ihavandhippolhu Atoll. It is an island-level administrative constituency governed by the Hoarafushi Island Council.

History

The people who live in Hoarafushi claim to have originated from Gudhanfushi, a vanished island adjacent to Huvahandhoo. The population moved to Huvuhandhoo as Gudhanfushi eroded away before moving onto Hoarafushi. The new settlers also called the island 'Huvarafushi'.

Etymology

The island is named after the great frigatebird, known as the hoara in Dhivehi, which used to be seen there.

Geography

The island is north of the country's capital, Malé.

Demography

Services

Healthcare

Currently the island has a government established Health Center from where the people of the island can get basic health facilities 24/7.

Education

The Hoarafushi island has 3 well known educational institutions.
  1. H.a Atoll School, a government manipulated educational institution.
  2. Adam Saleem Hadhaanee Pre-school, Private.
  3. Thauleemul Bayaah, a private educational institution mainly focused on Qur'an Studies.

    Police and security

A police station was established by the government to ensure the safeguard of the people living in the island.

Notable people