Uligan

In today's world, Uligan has become a topic of great relevance and interest to a wide spectrum of people. Its importance is reflected in the number of debates it generates, as well as its presence in different areas of society. Whether in the political, social, economic or cultural sphere, Uligan plays a fundamental role. From its impact on people's daily lives to its influence on the development of new technologies, Uligan has captured the attention of individuals of all ages and fields of study. In this article, we will explore in depth the different dimensions of Uligan and its relevance today.

Uligan
އުލިގަން
island
Uligan is located in Maldives
Uligan
Uligan
Location in Maldives
Coordinates: 7°05′00″N 72°55′40″E / 7.08333°N 72.92778°E / 7.08333; 72.92778
CountryMaldives
Geographic atollIhavandhippolhu Atoll
Administrative atollHaa Alif Atoll
Distance to Malé327.97 km (203.79 mi)
Government
 • CouncilUligan Island Council
Dimensions
 • Length2.5 km (1.6 mi)
 • Width0.8 km (0.5 mi)
Population
 (2022)[1]
 • Total
400
Time zoneUTC+05:00 (MST)
Area code(s)1283

Uligan or Uligamu (Dhivehi: އުލިގަން) is one of the inhabited islands of Haa Alif Atoll and geographically part of the Ihavandhippolhu Atoll in the Maldives. It is an island-level administrative constituency governed by the Uligan Island Council.


Demography

Historical population
YearPop.±%
2006 267—    
2014 368+37.8%
2022400+8.7%
2006-2014-2022: Census populations
Source: [2][1]


Geography

The island is 327.97 km (204 mi; 177 nmi) north of the country's capital, Malé.[3] Uligan is an outpost in the northwest Indian Ocean. It is the final stop most people make on the way from Thailand before they enter the Gulf of Aden or sail directly up the Red Sea.

Economy

One of the major sources of income for the islanders is by selling souvenirs and ship provisions for passing yachtsmen.

An airport is planned to be built on this island, to serve Haa Alif Atoll.[4]

Energy Production

Maldives made history with the implementation of the world's first hybrid AC Coupled Renewable Energy Micro Grid in Uligan that will help reduce the dependence on fossil fuel and toxic emissions, which in turn will contribute to reduce the effects of climate change.

References

  1. ^ a b "Table P5: Resident Population by island and sex, 2022" (PDF). Maldives Census. Retrieved 1 April 2025.
  2. ^ "Table 3.3: Total Maldivian Population by Islands" (PDF). National Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 9 August 2018.
  3. ^ "Coordinate Distance Calculator". Boulter.com. Retrieved 9 August 2018.
  4. ^ http://isles.egov.mv/Project/Index.aspx?lid=1&pid=39 ISLES39 - AIRPORT CONSTRUCTION PROJECT