Dhiffushi (Kaafu Atoll)
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Dhiffushi
ދިއްފުށި | |
|---|---|
 Kaafu Atoll | |
  Dhiffushi Location in Maldives | |
| Coordinates: 4°26′28″N 73°42′40″E / 4.44111°N 73.71111°E | |
| Country | Maldives |
| Administrative atoll | Kaafu Atoll |
| Distance to Malé | 36.99 km (22.98 mi) |
| Dimensions | |
| • Length | 0.950 km (0.590 mi) |
| • Width | 0.200 km (0.124 mi) |
| Population (2022)[1] | |
• Total | 1,270 |
| Time zone | UTC+05:00 (MST) |
Dhiffushi (Dhivehi: ދިއްފުށި) is an inhabited island in Kaafu Atoll (North Malé Atoll) in the Republic of Maldives. Located approximately 37 kilometers northeast of Malé, the capital city,[2] it is the easternmost inhabited island in the Maldives and witnesses the country’s first sunrise.[3]
Beaches
Demographics
Governance
Dhiffushi is governed by an elected Island Council as per the 2010 Decentralization Act.[10]
Infrastructure
Facilities include a health center, school, mosques, harbor, ATM, gas station, and a football turf. The guesthouse sector is locally operated.[11]
Marine Life
Dhiffushi’s waters feature coral reefs home to stingrays, sharks, and sea turtles. Snorkeling and night snorkeling are popular activities.[12]
Tourism and Activities
Visitors enjoy diving, snorkeling, dolphin cruises, and excursions to nearby sandbanks.[13]
Transportation
Dhiffushi is reachable by public ferry (2–3 hours) or shared speedboat (40–45 minutes, approx. USD 35).[14]
Culture
Dhiffushi offers an authentic local experience in contrast to resort islands. Tourism supports the local economy through community-led initiatives.[15]
