Fainu
Fainu
ފައިނު | |
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Fainu Location in Maldives | |
| Coordinates: 5°27′48″N 73°02′05″E / 5.46333°N 73.03472°E | |
| Country | Maldives |
| Administrative atoll | Raa Atoll |
| Distance to Malé | 151.84 km (94.35 mi) |
| Government | |
| • Body | R. Fainu Council |
| • President | Ahmed Rishfan |
| Dimensions | |
| • Length | 1.325 km (0.823 mi) |
| • Width | 0.500 km (0.311 mi) |
| Population (2022) | |
• Total | 423 |
| Time zone | UTC+05:00 (MST) |
Fainu (Dhivehi: ފައިނު) is one of the inhabited islands of Raa Atoll. Fainu is situated in Raa Atoll which is officially known as North Maalhosmadulu Atoll. The island is located between the Kinolhas and Inguraidhoo. The island is 151.84 km (94 mi; 82 nmi) north of the country's capital, Malé. From Fainu in a normal boat it takes about over 8 hours to reach capital city Malé.