Meedhoo
Inhabited
Code: R
About Meedhoo
Meedhoo, covering approximately 38 hectares in Raa Atoll, is a vibrant island known for its rich cultural heritage and active community life. Home to around 2,213 registered residents, it features lush vegetation with coconut palms, breadfruit, and other tropical trees that enhance the island’s fertile landscape.
Surrounded by a lagoon and healthy coral reefs, Meedhoo supports a mixed economy of fishing, small-scale agriculture, and local crafts. The island’s harbour plays a vital role in facilitating inter-island transport and trade, strengthening its connection with neighbouring communities.
Community infrastructure includes a health center, primary and secondary schools, mosque, council offices, and paved roads. Meedhoo’s combination of natural beauty, cultural significance, and growing infrastructure make it an important hub within Raa Atoll.
Surrounded by a lagoon and healthy coral reefs, Meedhoo supports a mixed economy of fishing, small-scale agriculture, and local crafts. The island’s harbour plays a vital role in facilitating inter-island transport and trade, strengthening its connection with neighbouring communities.
Community infrastructure includes a health center, primary and secondary schools, mosque, council offices, and paved roads. Meedhoo’s combination of natural beauty, cultural significance, and growing infrastructure make it an important hub within Raa Atoll.
Island Information
- Island Name
- Meedhoo
- Island Code
- R
- Atoll
- North Maalhosmadulu
- Island Type
- Inhabited
- Area
- 36.24 hectares
- Regulating Authority
- Council
- Primary Agency
- Council
- Latitude
- 5.458021
- Longitude
- 72.955283
- Nearest Island
- Maduvvari (7.27 km)
Stay in Meedhoo
Quick Stats
- Sites
- 0
- Zones
- 0
- Plots
- 0
