Dhuvaafaru
Dhuvaafaru is an inhabited island of Maldives located in the eastern edge of Raa Atoll. Resettlement of the island started on 14 December 2008 to inhabit the displaced residents of Kandholhudhoo who were the victims of the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami.Places of Interest
Highlights: Maakurathu.
Maakurathu
Islet
Maakurathu is one of the inhabited islands of Raa Atoll in the Maldives. Maakurathu is situated 2½ km south of Dhuvaafaru.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Un’goofaaru.
Un’goofaaru
Town
Ungoofaaru is an inhabited island located in Northern… Un’goofaaru is situated 4½ km north of Dhuvaafaru.
Dhuvaafaru
- Type: Island
- Category: landform
- Location: Maldives, South Asia, Asia
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Latitude
5.62937° or 5° 37′ 46″ north
Longitude
73.04127° or 73° 2′ 29″ east
Elevation
5 metres (16 feet)
Open location code
6JQMJ2HR+PG
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Places to explore: Maakurathu and Furidu.
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Highlights: Dhuvaafaruhuraa and Maakurathu.
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