Vashafaru (Haa Alif Atoll)
Vashafaru (Dhivehi: ވަށަފަރު) is one of the inhabited islands of Haa Alif Atoll and is geographically part of Thiladhummathi Atoll in the north of the Maldives. It is an island-level administrative constituency governed by the Vashafaru Island Council.
Vashafaru
ވަށަފަރު | |
|---|---|
 Vashafaru-thundi | |
  Vashafaru Location in Maldives | |
| Coordinates: 6°53′50″N 73°09′40″E | |
| Country | Maldives |
| Geographic atoll | Thiladhunmathi Atoll |
| Administrative atoll | Haa Alif Atoll |
| Distance to Malé | 303.46 km (188.56 mi) |
| Government | |
| • Council | Vashafaru Island Council |
| Dimensions | |
| • Length | 1.95 km (1.21 mi) |
| • Width | 0.22 km (0.14 mi) |
| Population (2014)[1] | |
| • Total | 449 (including foreigners) |
| Time zone | UTC+05:00 (MST) |
| Area code(s) | 650, 20 |
The island is famous for its long white sand spit- the Vashafaru-thundi. People of Vashafaru are skilled carpenters and boat-builders known throughout the Maldives.Vashafaru, surrounded by a beautiful lagoon and long stretches of white sandy beach, is the only island in the Maldives famous for its turtle seen. Have you ever seen turtles crawling on white sandy beaches and swim happily in the crystal clear lagoons? If you want to experience this luxurious nature with low budget, its time to choose Vashafaru which is located on the beach in this beautiful unique island in Maldives. All we can say is tourists love the island for a reason. It is also very famous for its long white sand spit- the Vashafaru-thundi. People of Vashafaru are skilled carpenters and boat-builders known throughout the Maldives.
Demography
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 471 | — |
| 2014 | 426 | −9.6% |
| 2006-2014: Census populations Source: [3] | ||
References
- "Table PP5: Resident Population by sex, nationality and locality (administrative islands), 2014" (PDF). Population and Households Census 2014. National Bureau of Statistics. p. 33. Retrieved 9 August 2018.
- "Coordinate Distance Calculator". Boulter.com. Retrieved 9 August 2018.
- "Table 3.3: Total Maldivian Population by Islands" (PDF). National Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 9 August 2018.