Haa Dhaalu Atoll


Haa Dhaalu Atoll is the code name based on the letters of the Maldivian alphabet commonly used to refer to the administrative division officially known as South Thiladhunmathi Atoll in the Maldives.
The administrative division consists of the southern section of natural Thiladhunmathi Atoll and Makunudhoo or Maamakunudhoo Atoll with its large reef.
The capital of the administrative division is Kulhudhuffushi.

Islands

History

Thiladhunmathi Atoll was divided into northern and southern divisions on 21 May 1958, thus creating the South Thiladhunmathi Atoll administrative division. The northern part of the atoll became North Thiladhunmati Atoll.
The capital of South Thiladhunmathi Atoll was Nolhivaranfaru before it was moved to Kulhudhuffushi on May 6, 1992.

Transport

South Thiladhunmathi is linked by air with the Maldivian capital of Malé as there are two airports in the atoll. one in Hanimaadhoo, and a domestic airport in Kulhudhuffushi. As well as dhoani's are used for transportation of cargo and people between Malé.