Romantic Maldives
Municipalities
The Maldives is divided into administrative divisions known as atolls, which are further subdivided into municipalities. Each atoll comprises several inhabited islands along with uninhabited ones used for agriculture, tourism, and other purposes. The municipalities within these atolls typically encompass the inhabited islands and sometimes include smaller neighboring islands.
Here are some of the key municipalities in the Maldives:
- Male’ City: Located in Kaafu Atoll, Male’ is the capital and largest city of the Maldives. It is also an administrative division encompassing the central island of Male’ and neighboring islands such as Villingili.
- Addu City: Located in Addu Atoll (Seenu Atoll), Addu City is the southernmost city in the Maldives. It includes several inhabited islands such as Hithadhoo, Maradhoo, and Feydhoo.
- Fuvahmulah City: Fuvahmulah City is an administrative division by itself, separate from any atoll. It is a single-island municipality located in the southern part of the Maldives.
- Kulhudhuffushi City: Located in Haa Dhaalu Atoll, Kulhudhuffushi City is a significant population center in the northern part of the Maldives.
- Thinadhoo City: Thinadhoo is the capital of Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll and serves as a key municipality in the southern region of the Maldives.
These municipalities play crucial roles in local governance, providing essential services and infrastructure to their respective communities across the archipelago. Each municipality contributes uniquely to the cultural, economic, and administrative landscape of the Maldives.