Giraavaru Irumathee Kandu and Giraavaru Uthuru kandu (N Kaafu)

Giraavaru Irumathee Kandu and Giraavaru Uthuru kandu (N Kaafu)

To precisely geolocate this site. Update if necessary.

Localisation

Giraavaru Irumathee Kandu and Giraavaru Uthuru kandu (N Kaafu)
LatitudeLongitude
DMS------
DM------
DD------

Characteristics

Canal

Description

A good, easily discernible channel, S of Giravaru, with a least depth of 48m in its center, leads through the barrier reef.

A wider, less deep channel lies NW of Giravaru; a shoal patch, with a least depth of 3.4m, lies in the channel, about 0.7 mile NW of Giravaru, where it broadens out into the lagoon.

2011/11/19
Update
Jojo
Ebook

Maldives

  • 128 sites
  • 118 photos
  • publication date: 9 Jul 2023
  • .pdf file size: 19 Mb
Share your comments or photos on "Giraavaru Irumathee Kandu and Giraavaru Uthuru kandu (N Kaafu)"

Sites around Giraavaru Irumathee Kandu and Giraavaru Uthuru kandu (N Kaafu)

Flying distances - Direct line

Funadhoo island (Kaafu)

4.3nm
103°
Funadhoo (Funidu) lies about 0.3 mile N of the E end of Male, and is surrounded by a reef which dries in places.
A small tank farm, with three large and about six smaller tanks,stands on the island.
17 Nov 11
Jojo

Giraavaru island (N Kaafu)

0.5nm
327°
Giraavaru an islet covered in scrub and with a few coconut palms, lies on the SW side of Male Atoll, about 0.5 mile within the outer edge of the barrier reef.
A small bare islet lay at the extremity of the reef extending 1 mile W of Giravaru; a similar islet lies 1 mile S of
Giravaru.
It's ...
19 Nov 11
Jojo

Hulhule island (Kaafu)

7.6nm
85°
Hulule, about 0.6 mile E of Funadhoo, bears some tall coconut palms; an airstrip runs the full length of the island and joins it to an islet close S. Airport buildings and a small village lie along the central part of the W side of Hulule.
The Malé International Airport is located ...
17 Nov 11
Jojo

Malé island (Kaafu)

6nm
97°
Malé is the capital of the Republic of Maldives located at the southern edge of North Male' Atoll Kaafu.
Traditionally it was the King's Island from where the ancient Maldive Royal dynasties ruled and where the palace was located. Formerly it was a walled city surrounded by fortifications ...
16 Nov 11
Jojo

Viligili island (N Kaafu)

4.6nm
102°
Viligili (Wilingili), a low wooded islet used as a tourist village, lies 1 mile W of Male. It is surrounded by steep-to foul ground extending up to 0.3 mile offshore.
The light on the islet is reported to be a good landmark.
The channel between Viligili and Male has a 5.5m shoal ...
17 Nov 11
Jojo

Feydhoofinolhu island (N Kaafu)

4.7nm
73°
Feydhoofinolhu, a bare sandy islet, surrounded by a steep-to reef which dries in places, lies 2.3 miles N of Viligili.
Breakwaters extend from the islet.Galu Falhu, a circular reef about 1 mile SE of Feydhoofinolhu, appears to contain deep water.
17 Nov 11
Jojo