Dhangethi (Alif Dhaal Atoll)

Dhangethi (Alif Dhaal Atoll)

angethi (Dhivehi: ދަނގެތި) is one of the inhabited islands of Alif Dhaal Atoll. Dhangethi is the third largest populated island of Alif Dhaal Atoll.

Important places in Dhangethi include the Secretriate of A dh. Dhangethi Council, Dhangethi Health Centre, Dhangethi School, Dhangethi Court, Dhangethi Cultural Centre, Traditional Mosque, football ground & Dhangethi Operation Centre (DOC) by Dhiraagu. Population of around 1200 people, major economic activities of the residents include fishing, handicraft, tourism related works, construction, boat building and carpentry. A vast majority of the male youth work in nearby tourist resorts, hence making tourism the highest money generating activity to the island.

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