Malamathi

Goidhoo

Residential Island Code: B

About Goidhoo

Goidhoo, the largest island in its region at 32.1 hectares, is known for its fertile soil and historical depth. Archaeological finds suggest early settlement, and local lore traces connections to royal exiles and ancient traders. The island supports 508 residents who grow coconut, breadfruit, and bananas alongside fishing. Nevertheless it has a registered population 829 people. Surrounded by mangroves, lagoons, and coral reefs, Goidhoo’s ecosystems are among the most varied in the atoll. It has a school, health center, mosque, and multiple guesthouses. Goidhoo balances agriculture, cultural preservation, and environmental diversity, embodying a sustainable, multi-dimensional island identity.

Island Information

Geographic

Area: 162.94 hectares
Nearest Island: Fehendhoo (3.85 km)

Coordinates: 4.870928, 73.000051

Administrative

Island Name: Goidhoo
Island Code: B
Atoll: South Maalhosmadulu
Island Type: Residential Island
Regulating Authority: Council
Primary Agency: Council

Environmental Sites

Documented ecosystems and environmental sites on Goidhoo.

Goidhoo Koaru

Documented

Mangrove/Wetland

Adjacent to Goidhoo Island, Goidhoo Koaru is a rare protected mangrove and wetland system within the Maldives. The area contains extensive stands of Rhizophora mucronata and Bruguiera cylindrica, and supports estuarine species including mudskippers, mangrove crabs, and juvenile reef fish. It plays a critical ecological role in carbon sequestration, sediment capture, and as a nursery ground. The site offers a baseline for long-term mangrove monitoring and wetland health assessments.

4.8800, 72.9900 View Details

Olhugiri

Documented

Sandbank

Olhugiri is a restricted-access island important for green turtle nesting and frigatebird populations. It features coastal vegetation and adjacent reef systems with high coral cover. The limited human activity enhances its value for undisturbed ecological baselines and nesting site conservation studies.

4.8900, 72.8800 View Details

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