Himmafushi (Dhivehi: ހިއްމަފުށި) is one of the inhabited islands of Kaafu Atoll. Geography The island is northeast of the country's capital, Malé. It is located in North Malé Atoll. Himmafushi is about from Male Airport. The only way to reach it is by boat. Demography Economy The island has its own fish processing company and a boat building facility to ease the demands of its own people. Infrastructure Himmafushi has about 850 locals but the population can rise to over 2000 as Himmafushi also houses the minor delinquent prison and a drug rehabilitation centre. Industry in Himmafushi consists of a water bottling facility and a tuna factory. Tourism Himmafushi is less than a km long and wide. There is no alcohol obtainable on the island. Sport Himmafushi, a local island, is geographically recognized for its surfing and diving spots. Transport To reach the hotels on Himmafushi Island, a public ferryboat or chartered speedboat can be arranged. Ferry The ferry takes 50 minutes to reach Himmafushi Island. The ferry departs from Male’ at 14:30 hrs, and the return journey departs from Himmafushi Island at 08:00 hrs. For flights landing after 13:00 hrs, passengers need to take the speedboat transfer or make arrangements to stay in Male’. References Islands of the Maldives