Kihaadhoo
Residential Island
Code: B
About Kihaadhoo
Over 80% of Kihaadhoo’s landmass is covered in dense tropical vegetation, offering vital habitat for birds and pollinators. The island spans 30.77 hectares and is home to around 445people. The island has a registered population of 541 people. Just 3.1 km from Hanifaru Bay, it’s an ideal location for marine research and eco-tourism. Its fringing reef is teeming with marine life, including parrotfish, green turtles, and eagle rays. Kihaadhoo supports thatch weaving and reef fishing as traditional livelihoods, but now also hosts 6 guesthouses focused on conservation-centered travel. While it has no mangroves, it does possess expansive seagrass beds and a shaded coastal fringe. A mosque, school, and health post serve residents. Community coral propagation, plastic recycling, and reef monitoring programs are ongoing. With a vibrant reef system and lush greenery, Kihaadhoo is an emerging model of sustainable, community-driven conservation within the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
Island Information
Administrative
- Island Name
- Kihaadhoo
- Island Code
- B
- Atoll
- South Maalhosmadulu
- Island Type
- Residential Island
- Regulating Authority
- Council
- Primary Agency
- Council
Quick Stats
- Sites
- 1
- Zones
- 0
- Plots
- 0