Thakandhoo

Thakandhoo

Residential Island Code: HA

Island Information

Geographic

Nearest Island
Maarandhoo (1.54 km)

Coordinates: 6.84423, 72.99562

Administrative

Island Name
Thakandhoo
Island Code
HA
Atoll
North Thiladhunmathi
Island Type
Residential Island

Environmental Sites

Documented ecosystems and environmental sites on Thakandhoo.

Thakandhoo Mangrove

Unknown

Mangrove/Wetland

Thakandhoo’s mangrove is a modest but important feature, shaped by shallow water movement and rainfall. The system depends on balance—too much disturbance can disrupt water flow and soil structure. Mangroves anchor the land, reduce erosion, and provide habitat for species that rely on sheltered conditions. For island communities, such areas have long been part of lived experience, even if not formally protected. Their continued presence reflects a degree of care, whether intentional or not, allowing natural processes to persist alongside human use.

6.8442, 72.9956 View Details

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