Addu Atoll

Addu is the southernmost atoll in the Maldives. Hithadhoo, its capital, was the base of the short-lived United Suvadive Republic secessionist movement in 1959–1963.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Hulhumeedhoo and Hithadhoo.

Hulhumeedhoo

Locality

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Hulhumeedhoo or Hulhudhoo-Meedhoo is an island located on the northeastern end of Addu City. It is the fifth largest island in the Maldives. Although Hulhumeedhoo is geographically one island, it is divided into two administrative constituencies of Addu City; Meedhoo and Hulhudhoo, which are roughly the northern half and southern half of the island respectively. Hulhumeedhoo is situated 9 km northeast of Addu Atoll.

Hithadhoo

Town

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Hithadhoo is a district of Addu City, in the Maldives. Hithadhoo is the main administrative district of Addu City, with many of the administrative buildings in this district. Hithadhoo is situated 9 km northwest of Addu Atoll.

Addu Atoll

Type: Atoll
Also known as: “Addoo Atoll” and “Addu Atholhu”
Category: landform
Location: Addu, Maldives, South Asia, Asia
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Latitude

-0.63882° or 0° 38′ 20″ south

Longitude

73.16208° or 73° 9′ 44″ east

Open location code

6JFM9566+FR

GeoNames ID

1282500

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