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Himmafushi (Kaafu Atoll)

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The ferry takes 50 minutes to reach Himmafushi Island. The ferry departs from Male’ at 14:30 hrs, and the return journey departs from Himmafushi Island at 08:00 hrs. For flights landing after 13:00 hrs, passengers need to take the speedboat transfer or make arrangements to stay in Male’.
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Himmafushi has about 850 locals but the population can rise to over 2000 as Himmafushi also houses the minor delinquent prison and a
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The island has its own fish processing company and a boat building facility to ease the demands of its own people.
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To reach the hotels on Himmafushi Island, a public ferryboat or chartered speedboat can be arranged.
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Himmafushi is less than a km long and wide. There is no alcohol obtainable on the island.
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Himmafushi, a local island, is geographically recognized for its surfing and diving spots.
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centre. Industry in Himmafushi consists of a water bottling facility and a tuna factory.
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The island is 16.32 km (10 mi; 9 nmi) northeast of the country's capital,
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View of Jafana Park, A famous beach area in Himmafushi.
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Inhabited island
View of Jafana Park, A famous beach area in Himmafushi.
Himmafushi is located in Maldives
04°18′33″N 73°34′15″E / 4.30917°N 73.57083°E / 4.30917; 73.57083
Maldives
Administrative atoll
Kaafu Atoll
Council
Time zone
UTC+05:00
visithimmafushi.com
himmafushi.com
Dhivehi
Kaafu Atoll
Maldives
Malé
Male Airport
drug rehabilitation


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