Thulusdhoo (Kaafu Atoll)

Island in Kaafu Atoll, Maldives

Inhabited island in Maldives

Thulusdhoo ތުލުސްދޫ
Inhabited island
04°22′22″N 73°38′56″E / 4.37278°N 73.64889°E / 4.37278; 73.64889
Country	Maldives
Administrative atoll	Kaafu Atoll
Distance to Malé	26.81 km (16.66 mi)
Dimensions
• Length	1.580 km (0.982 mi)
• Width	0.650 km (0.404 mi)
Population (2022)^[1]
• Total	1,801 (including foreigners)
Time zone	UTC+05:00 (MST)

Thulusdhoo (Dhivehi: ތުލުސްދޫ) is the capital of Kaafu Atoll, which is an administrative division of the Maldives.

The island is 26.81 km (17 mi; 14 nmi) northeast of the country's capital, Malé.^[2]

Geography

The island is 26.81 km (17 mi; 14 nmi) northeast of the country's capital, Malé.^[3] Thulusdhoo is 1.580 km (0.982 mi) in length and just 0.680 km (0.423 mi) wide, with a total land area of 33 ha (82 acres).

Demography

Historical population
Year	Pop.	±%
2006	1,148	—
2014	1,133	−1.3%
2022	1,801	+59.0%
2006-2022: Census populations Source: ^[1]^[4]

Sport

Thulusdhoo, a local island, is geographically recognized for its surfing and diving spots.

The island is popular for its surf points. Chickens & Cokes are two world-class surf spots near the island.

On 18 August 2024, Thulusdhoo Hosted the ASF Asian Surfing Championships 2024 edition.^[5]

infrastructure

There are more than 30 guest houses and hotels on the island.

The island has several restaurants and cafes that offer a range of cuisines, including local Maldivian dishes, Indian, and international cuisine. The restaurants are located near the beach and offer a great view of the ocean.

Thulusdhoo has a primary health center that provides basic medical services to locals and tourists. The center is equipped with a small pharmacy and a trained medical staff who can provide medical assistance in case of emergencies.

There is two mosques in the island where locals go to perform their daily prayers.

Thulusdhoo has a ferry terminal that provides regular ferry (except friday) & speed boat services to Male, the capital city of the Maldives.

There are several souvenir shops on the island that sell local handicrafts, such as woven baskets, wooden carvings, and handmade jewelry.

Thulusdhoo has several small convenience stores that sell basic groceries, snacks, and toiletries.

and some industry including boat-building yards, sea cucumber processing, the Maldive’s sole Coca-Cola factory, and the agricultural section. school, court, sports area and the powerhouse

References

^ ^a ^b "Table P3: Resident Population by place of enumeration and by island, 2014-2022" (PDF). 2022 Maldives Census. Maldives Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 15 August 2024.
^ "Coordinate Distance Calculator". Boulter.com. Retrieved 7 August 2018.
^ "Coordinate Distance Calculator". Boulter.com. Retrieved 12 August 2018.
^ "Table 3.3: Total Maldivian Population by Islands" (PDF). National Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 7 August 2018.
^ https://edition.mv/parliament/35394