Addu City

Addu City is an urban administrative area at the southern end of the Maldives, occupying multiple islands of the southern atoll (Seenu/Addu Atoll). It is the largest population centre in the southern Maldives and includes an international airport.

The city comprises several inhabited islands that are connected by causeways and bridges to form a continuous urban and suburban area; main islands include Hithadhoo, Maradhoo and Gan. The atoll is noted for coral reefs and year-round diving and snorkelling opportunities, with a range of local guesthouses and dive operators.

Gan island hosted a British airbase during the mid-20th century; the former military infrastructure later supported civil aviation and development. The islands have grown into the principal southern urban centre of the Maldives and serve as the administrative hub for the atoll.

Addu City sits at the southern end of the Maldivian island chain in Seenu Atoll, roughly several hundred kilometres south of the capital, Malé, and is served by Gan International Airport.

• Inter-island links: Islands within the urban area are linked by bridges and causeways, creating a contiguous settlement across multiple islands.
• Airport access: Gan International Airport provides scheduled flights to and from Malé and is the principal air gateway for the atoll.

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• Hithadhoo: Hithadhoo is the largest and most populous island within the city and functions as the administrative and commercial centre.
• Gan: Gan hosts Gan International Airport and the site of the former British airbase; it is the main entry point for air travel to the southern atoll.
• Maradhoo: Maradhoo serves as a residential and harbour island and is linked by causeways to neighbouring islands, forming a continuous urban area.