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19-449: The development and management of the island is undertaken by a government-owned corporation called Housing Development Corporation (formerly Hulhumalé Development Unit and Urbanco), incorporated on March 23, 2005. Land reclamation has increased the island's area to 4 km (1.5 sq mi), making it the fourth largest island in the Maldives . As of December 2019 the island has

38-422: A vihara at Kuruhinna. Recently, however, much vandalism has taken place at those unprotected sites and only scattered stones and mounds of coral rubble remain. The island is 249.93 km (155 mi; 135 nmi) south of the country's capital, Malé . Gan, combined with the adjoining island of Maandhoo , is the largest geographical island of the Maldives . It is divided in wards, the northernmost of which

57-468: A chief ('Katheeb') was appointed as in charge of the day-to-day affairs of the respective ward and held accountable for an Atoll chief. According to the Decentralisation Act 2010 an island council too have to be elected for each division of the island. There was formerly a ninth ward named Dhashokubaa which was merged with Miskimmago. Gan (Laamu Atoll) Gan ( Dhivehi : ގަން ) is one of

76-516: A population of more than 50,000; it is planned to house as many as 240,000 by the mid-2020s. Hulhumalé is located northeast of the airport island of Hulhulé , to which it is connected by a causeway: Hulhumalé is also represented at the local level by one councilor in the Malé city council. Reclamation of Hulhumalé began on October 16, 1997, on the Hulhulé -Farukolhufushi lagoon 1.3 km (0.81 mi) off

95-461: Is called Thundi , in middle is Mathimaradhu and at the south is Mukurimagu . Gan is connected with Maandhoo , the island to its south. Maandhoo is linked with the regional domestic airport at Kadhdhoo by a short causeway. Kadhdhoo adjoins at its south with Fonadhoo , the capital of the atoll. The causeway, which links between Kadhdhoo and Fonadhoo, is almost one kilometre in length. The four islands of Gan, Maandhoo, Kadhdhoo and Fonadhoo, which

114-541: Is going ahead successfully. Gan is the largest island in the atoll and in the Maldives . The island is on the eastern fringes where most islands in the atoll are located. The island Gan is nestled with astounding beaches. The island also has impressive mounds from a pre-historic Buddhist time. The mounds known as “Hawitta” is a pyramid like structure built in pre-Islamic times and have a history of over 600 years. The Reveries Diving Village developed by Bison Maldives Pvt Ltd

133-587: Is linked with causeways, stretches up to about 18 km (11 mi) in length, making up the longest length of dry land in the Maldives. Gan is the most developed island in the Laamu Atoll. After the 2004 tsunami the French Red Cross and other foreign governments built new buildings, including a new school, a multi-purpose building, a new hospital, bank, primary and secondary schools, water plant, police station and power houses. Tourism has started growing and

152-684: Is to be periodically reviewed and adjusted to include advances in development. Phase I of the Master Plan includes: Stage 1A (completed) Stage 1B (to be completed by December 2005) Stage 1C (planned for 2006) Stage 2 (targeted for 2016) Stage 3 (targeted for 2020) Hulhumalé is underutilized relative to other central atolls in the Maldives. It would take the lead of the government to improve utilization by moving government ministries, government departments and public institutions to Hulhumalé and assisting public servants with relocation costs. Pending urban development, greenery landscaping would help make

171-465: The Maldives, although geographically one island, is divided into two administrative islands (for example, Gan and Maandhoo in Laamu Atoll ). For such cases, this list ranks the entire (combined) area of the geographical island. Inland water bodies such as lakes and ponds are included in the total area. Note : The combined area of Malé , Hulhulé and Hulhumalé exceeds 9 km , which surpasses

190-482: The area of the largest natural island in the Maldives. However, these three as a whole are considered to be a city, not an island. Taking into consideration the geography of the island along with its size and population, the 8 wards of Fuvahmulah are officially recognised as administrative divisions which act as the replacement for islands in other atolls. They are Dhadimago , Diguvāndo , Hōdhado , Mādhado , Miskimmago , Funādo , Mālegan , Dūndigan . For each ward

209-570: The inhabited islands of Haddhunmathi Atoll , administrative code Laamu and the proposed capital for the Mathi-Dhekunu Province of the Maldives . Gan Island has large ruins from the historical Maldivian Buddhist era. The ruins in Gan were the best preserved ruins from the Buddhist past in the Maldives when Bell excavated some of the island's Buddhist remains, especially one of the stupas and

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228-632: The introduction of relatively inexpensive buses, that travel internally in Hulhumalé, and also to Velana International Airport and Malé . The island is connected via a causeway to the airport island Hulhulé Island , allowing easy road transport between the Velana International Airport and Hulhumalé. With the opening of the Sinamalé Bridge between Hulhulé and Malé Island in September 2018,

247-475: The northwest coast of Malé. Initial reclamation (or Phase I), consisting of 45% of land mass, 188 hectares (460 acres), was carried out by the Ministry of Construction and Public Works (MCPW) at a cost of USD  11 million. The project was then continued by a Belgian Joint Venture Company, International Port Engineering and Management (IPEM) and Dredging International (DI) costing an estimated US$ 21 million. All

266-490: The people residing in the South Central Province and also to all the people who request its services. The hospital had a humble beginning as an Atoll Health Centre on 7 November 1993. The demand for services increased and it expanded to an Atoll Hospital on 11 June 2001. Further upgrades took place in the form of facilities and staff. On 1 August 2002, it achieved Regional Hospital status. Gan Regional Hospital serves as

285-456: The place more attractive and convenient. On 15 January 2015 the second reclamation phase of Hulhumalé was launched, which will include the construction of a youth centre. The $ 50 million project was awarded to Dredging International NV, Belgium earlier this year. Hulhumalé's road network was planned together with the development of the island. Transport between Phase 1 and Phase 2 are through 4 bridges. Public transport became more convenient with

304-467: The road networks of the three islands were connected for the first time. List of islands of the Maldives#Islands by area size This is a list of islands of the Maldives . There are 1,192 in total, of which 187 are inhabited. They are listed by administrative division / atoll . The islands are divided into: This list ranks the top 10 islands of the Maldives by area. Some islands in

323-454: The works involving reclamation and coastal structure development covered in Phase I were completed by June 2002, and 1,000 residents moved to the island in 2004. In the next phase of reclamation, completed in 2015, 244 hectares (600 acres) were added; and, by the end of 2019, there were more than 50,000 residents. A basis of development known as Phase I was formed under the first Master Plan which

342-494: Was completed in July 2001 by a consortium of consultants from Singapore with the contribution of many government agencies, committees and individuals. It conceptually defines the long-term land use and development strategy (including urban design proposals, transportation plans and utility infrastructure) with considerations for future infrastructure connections to the adjacent Phase II and planned airport extension areas. The Master Plan

361-446: Was officially opened by President Mohamed Nasheed 1 February 2011. As it is the first of its kind in the country due to it being developed on an inhabited island. Reveries with 23 guest rooms, restaurant, internet café, swimming pool, Roof Top Café, Conference facilities, Spa, Padi Certified Dive School and Water Sport facilities will offer a new kind of tourism. Gan Regional Hospital provides preventive and curative Health services to all

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