Hithaadhoo island (S Malosmadulu)

Hithaadhoo island (S Malosmadulu)

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Hithaadhoo island (S Malosmadulu)
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Description

South maaslhosmadulu atoll hithaadhoo is located on the south west in the atoll. 
Hithaadhoo is 2600 feet long and have 1430 feet in width. A total of about 1171 people are registered in the island. Main occupation of the residance of hithaadhoo is fishing.There is a wide opening into the lagoon between Olugeri, close W of Hitadu, and Boduffnur, about 2.8 miles farther W. 

A rock shoal, with a depth of 12.8m, lies in the opening.
Anchorage can be obtained off the N side of
Hitadu.
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Flying distances - Direct line

Aligau pass (Fadiffolu)

38nm
63°
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3nm
308°
SW of the Baa Atoll, this island-shaped half-pipe has a large lagoon where the dolphins come to relax.
It also has a superb coral reef (on his part E) that can be explored from the beach. W gives his side of the lagoon with crystal clear waters.
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7 Nov 11
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Fehendu and Furudu islands (Goidhoo)

7.7nm
166°
Fehendu and Furudu, about 1 mile and 3 miles, respectively, W of Goidu, are inhabited, and wooded, with palm trees predominant. 
The villages on the N sides of these islands are visible from seaward.
8 Nov 11
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Hanikandu Faro (S Malosmadulu)

15nm
353°
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Goidhoo island (Goidhoo)

9.4nm
150°
Goidhoo (or Goidu or Innafushi), at the NE end of the atoll, is the largest islet (2 km long and 1,5 km wide), and is inhabited. It has been reported (1994) that the shape of the island changes over time.Goidhu Island lies in a small separate atoll along with Fulhadu and ...
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