Rasdhoo
Inhabited
Code: AA
About Rasdhoo
Rasdhoo is best known as the heart of Alif Alif Atoll, both historically and geographically. As the atoll’s administrative capital, it has long served as a regional center of governance and public services. The island, spanning just 0.58 km², supports around 1,500 residents and houses key institutions including a magistrate court, law enforcement offices, a secondary school, and a health centre. Rasdhoo is also a hub for tuna fishing, especially the traditional pole-and-line method that sustains local livelihoods. Its protected harbour supports inter-island travel, trade, and commercial fishing. The island is surrounded by vibrant coral reefs—both fringing and patch types—that provide vital habitats for reef fish and tuna. Coastal vegetation, including coconut palms and sea lettuce, helps guard against erosion. With its combination of administrative significance, ecological richness, and well-planned infrastructure, Rasdhoo stands out as one of the most developed and strategically important islands in the central Maldives.
Island Information
- Island Name
- Rasdhoo
- Island Code
- AA
- Atoll
- North Ari Atoll
- Island Type
- Inhabited
- Area
- 21.83 hectares
- Regulating Authority
- Council
- Primary Agency
- Council
- Latitude
- 4.263105
- Longitude
- 72.991977
- Nearest Island
- Ukulhas (15.21 km)
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