# Haa Alifu Atoll, Maldives – Islands, Population & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/maldives/haa-alifu/

Atoll · Maldives 

# Haa Alifu Atoll

Haa Alifu Atoll is an administrative atoll of Maldives. It had an estimated **15,311 people** in 2022. Its main town is Dhihdhoo. It is divided into 43 islands. 4 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 42 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 15,311people (2022)
- 43islands
- 42mapped services

## How many people live in Haa Alifu Atoll?

Haa Alifu Atoll had an estimated **15,311 people** in 2022 — 3.0% of Maldives, 10th of 21 atolls. There are 926 women for every 1,000 men (above the Maldives figure of 651).

29.3% of people are children under 15 and 6.3% are 65 or older; the median age is about 31 years (it is 32 across Maldives). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 55 children and older people.

0–4 ****1,358**

5–9 ****1,556**

10–14 ****1,568**

15–19 ****775**

20–24 ****731**

25–29 ****1,336**

30–34 ****1,717**

35–39 ****1,615**

40–44 ****966**

45–49 ****752**

50–54 ****744**

55–59 ****627**

60–64 ****602**

65–69 ****380**

70–74 ****219**

75+ ****365**

Source: [Maldives National Bureau of Statistics via OCHA HDX, population 2022 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-mdv).

## Where is Haa Alifu Atoll?

Haa Alifu Atoll lies in [Maldives](https://wherepedia.org/maldives/). It borders 1 other atoll: [Haa Dhaalu Atoll](https://wherepedia.org/maldives/haa-dhaalu/). The centre of Haa Alifu Atoll is about 322 km in a straight line from Male, the capital. The centre point is at 7.0120° N, 72.9199° E.

Source: [Government of the republic of Maldives via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-mdv).

## Islands of Haa Alifu Atoll

Island Area km² Localities Services 

[Alidhoo](https://wherepedia.org/maldives/haa-alifu/alidhoo/) — 0 2 

[Alidhuffarufinolhu](https://wherepedia.org/maldives/haa-alifu/alidhuffarufinolhu/) — 0 0 

[Baarah](https://wherepedia.org/maldives/haa-alifu/baarah/) — 0 1 

[Beenaafushi](https://wherepedia.org/maldives/haa-alifu/beenaafushi/) — 0 0 

[Berinmadhoo](https://wherepedia.org/maldives/haa-alifu/berinmadhoo/) — 0 0 

[Dhapparuhuraa](https://wherepedia.org/maldives/haa-alifu/dhapparuhuraa/) — 0 0 

[Dhigufaruhuraa](https://wherepedia.org/maldives/haa-alifu/dhigufaruhuraa/) — 0 0 

[Dhihdhoo](https://wherepedia.org/maldives/haa-alifu/dhihdhoo/) — 2 4 

[Dhonakulhi](https://wherepedia.org/maldives/haa-alifu/dhonakulhi/) — 0 7 

[Filladhoo](https://wherepedia.org/maldives/haa-alifu/filladhoo/) — 0 0 

[Gaamathikulhudhoo](https://wherepedia.org/maldives/haa-alifu/gaamathikulhudhoo/) — 0 0 

[Gallandhoo](https://wherepedia.org/maldives/haa-alifu/gallandhoo/) — 0 0 

[Govvaafushi](https://wherepedia.org/maldives/haa-alifu/govvaafushi/) — 0 0 

[Hathifushi](https://wherepedia.org/maldives/haa-alifu/hathifushi/) — 0 0 

[Huvahandhoo](https://wherepedia.org/maldives/haa-alifu/huvahandhoo/) — 0 0 

[Huvarafushi](https://wherepedia.org/maldives/haa-alifu/huvarafushi/) — 1 9 

[Ihavandhoo](https://wherepedia.org/maldives/haa-alifu/ihavandhoo/) — 0 2 

[Innafinolhu](https://wherepedia.org/maldives/haa-alifu/innafinolhu/) — 0 0 

[Kan'daalifinolhu](https://wherepedia.org/maldives/haa-alifu/kan-daalifinolhu/) — 0 0 

[Kelaa](https://wherepedia.org/maldives/haa-alifu/kelaa/) — 1 5 

[Kudafinolhu](https://wherepedia.org/maldives/haa-alifu/kudafinolhu/) — 0 0 

[LD1509](https://wherepedia.org/maldives/haa-alifu/ld1509/) — 0 0 

[Maafahi](https://wherepedia.org/maldives/haa-alifu/maafahi/) — 0 0 

[Maafinolhu](https://wherepedia.org/maldives/haa-alifu/maafinolhu/) — 0 0 

[Maarandhoo](https://wherepedia.org/maldives/haa-alifu/maarandhoo/) — 0 0 

[Maarandhoofarufinolhu](https://wherepedia.org/maldives/haa-alifu/maarandhoofarufinolhu/) — 0 0 

[Madulu](https://wherepedia.org/maldives/haa-alifu/madulu/) — 0 0 

[Manafaru](https://wherepedia.org/maldives/haa-alifu/manafaru/) — 0 5 

[Matheerah](https://wherepedia.org/maldives/haa-alifu/matheerah/) — 0 0 

[Medhafushi](https://wherepedia.org/maldives/haa-alifu/medhafushi/) — 0 0 

[Mulhadhoo](https://wherepedia.org/maldives/haa-alifu/mulhadhoo/) — 0 0 

[Mulidhoo](https://wherepedia.org/maldives/haa-alifu/mulidhoo/) — 0 0 

[Muraidhoo](https://wherepedia.org/maldives/haa-alifu/muraidhoo/) — 0 0 

[Naridhoo](https://wherepedia.org/maldives/haa-alifu/naridhoo/) — 0 0 

[Thakandhoo](https://wherepedia.org/maldives/haa-alifu/thakandhoo/) — 0 1 

[Thuraakunu](https://wherepedia.org/maldives/haa-alifu/thuraakunu/) — 0 0 

[Uligamu](https://wherepedia.org/maldives/haa-alifu/uligamu/) — 0 2 

[Umuraifinolhu](https://wherepedia.org/maldives/haa-alifu/umuraifinolhu/) — 0 0 

[Un'gulifinolhu](https://wherepedia.org/maldives/haa-alifu/un-gulifinolhu/) — 0 0 

[Utheemu](https://wherepedia.org/maldives/haa-alifu/utheemu/) — 0 1 

[Van'gaaru](https://wherepedia.org/maldives/haa-alifu/van-gaaru/) — 0 0 

[Vashafaru](https://wherepedia.org/maldives/haa-alifu/vashafaru/) — 0 3 

[Velifinolhu](https://wherepedia.org/maldives/haa-alifu/velifinolhu/) — 0 0 

Source: [Government of the republic of Maldives via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-mdv); [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

## Villages and localities in Haa Alifu Atoll

Open gazetteers list **4 villages, towns and localities** in Haa Alifu Atoll. The largest with a recorded population: Dhihdhoo (3,039). Settlements here lie between about 7 m and 10 m above sea level (median 8 m).

- Dhidhdhoo
- Dhihdhoo
- Hoarafushi
- Kelaa

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

## Landscape and landmarks of Haa Alifu Atoll

Named natural and historic features inside Haa Alifu Atoll, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Coast and islands

45 islands.

- Alidhoo
- Baarah
- Beenaafushi
- Berinmadhoo
- Dhidhdhoo
- Dhihdhoo
- Dhonakulhi
- Dhonakulhi Island
- Filladhoo
- Filladhoo
- Gaamathikulhudhoo
- Gallandhoo
- Govvaafushi
- Hatefuri
- Hoarafushi
- Huvahandhoo
- Ihavandhoo
- Kandufuri
- Kan’daalifinolhu
- Kelaa
- Kelaa
- Kudafinolhu
- Maafahi
- Maafinolhu

…and 21 more.

### Getting around

1 airport.

- Hoarafushi Airport

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/).

Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate.

## Weather in Haa Alifu Atoll and the best time to visit

In Haa Alifu Atoll, the warmest month is May (average 29 °C) and the coolest is Jan (27 °C). About 1,445 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jun (207 mm) and the driest Feb (23 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **December to February**.

- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 27 29 

Feb 27 23 

Mar 28 35 

Apr 29 68 

May 29 179 

Jun 28 207 

Jul 28 182 

Aug 28 165 

Sep 28 146 

Oct 28 152 

Nov 28 157 

Dec 28 102 

Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Haa Alifu Atoll

Places mapped inside Haa Alifu Atoll in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.

- Hospitals4
- Hotels16
- Schools4
- Colleges and universities1
- Pharmacies1
- Restaurants13
- Police stations3

Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown.

## Quick answers

- Where is Haa Alifu Atoll?In Maldives
- What is the population of Haa Alifu Atoll?15,311 (2022 estimate)
- What is the median age in Haa Alifu Atoll?About 31 years (2022 estimate)
- What borders Haa Alifu Atoll?Haa Dhaalu Atoll
- How many villages are in Haa Alifu Atoll?4 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Haa Alifu Atoll?Settlements lie between 7 m and 10 m
- What is the best time to visit Haa Alifu Atoll?December to February
- How many hospitals are in Haa Alifu Atoll?4 mapped
- What is the P-code of Haa Alifu Atoll?MV001 (OCHA common operational dataset)
