Rasfari
Uninhabited Island
Code: k
About Rasfari
Rasfari is a small uninhabited island located in the northwest of North Malé Atoll. Covering just over 1.3 hectares, it is surrounded by expansive reef flats and healthy coral slopes that support marine megafauna, including reef sharks and green turtles. The island itself is sandy with sparse vegetation and serves as a resting spot for seabirds. Nearby reefs are part of a designated marine protected area due to their ecological importance. Though uninhabited, Rasfari is visited by day cruisers and used for traditional bait fishing. It lies closest to K. Dhiffushi and K. Huraa, both inhabited islands.
Island Information
Geographic
- Area
- 1.31 hectares
- Nearest Island
- Vilin'gilimathidhahuraa (3.60 km)
Coordinates: 4.394668, 73.351533
Administrative
- Island Name
- Rasfari
- Island Code
- k
- Atoll
- Male' Atoll
- Island Type
- Uninhabited Island
- Regulating Authority
- Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Welfare
- Primary Agency
- Ministry of Agriculture & animal welfare
Environmental Sites
Documented ecosystems and environmental sites on Rasfari.
Rasfari
DocumentedIsland
The Rasfari Region is the largest marine protected area in the Malé region. Located west of K. Rasfari, the site includes extensive reef flats, coral slopes, and seagrass beds. With an area exceeding 2,400 hectares, it serves as a vital habitat for green turtles, reef sharks, and diverse reef fish. The site also buffers the outer edge of the atoll and plays a role in shoreline protection.
4.4760, 73.3420
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