Hulhudhoo

Hulhudhoo is the third most populous island in Addu Atoll, located on the northeast side of the atoll adjoining the island of Meedhoo to the north. The island is approximately 530 km south of Malé and covers about 1.05 square kilometers (105 hectares). Hulhudhoo has a population of approximately 3,760 residents as of 2024. The island's name means 'small island' (hulhu being the modern form of the old Dhivehi word 'sulhu'). The landscape features palm trees, thick tropical vegetation, small roads, closely built houses, and abundant domestic agriculture including banana trees and taro fields. The vegetation is often sent to Malé for the local market. To the south of Hulhudhoo is Herathera, an uninhabited section linked by bridge, and Maafishi island. Hulhudhoo is connected to the rest of Addu City by ferry services from Feydhoo. The island has a school, health center, and local shops serving its community. Visitors can experience authentic southern Maldivian island life, explore the lush vegetation, and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere.