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Fonadhoo, Maldives

Laamu · Maldives

Fonadhoo is a small town in Laamu, Maldives with a population of 1,773. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 84°F (29°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,773 Population 6,567/sq mi density
23 ft Elevation 7 meters
84°F Avg Temperature 29°C
88.6 in Annual Rain
Indian / Maldives Timezone

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About Fonadhoo

Fonadhoo

Fonadhoo is the capital island of the Laamu Atoll of the Maldives.

People

Population1,773
Density6,567/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp84°F (29°C)
Rain88.6 in/yr
Sunny Days334/yr
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Population1,773
Population Density6,567 / sq mi
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Coordinates1.8324°, 73.5026°
TimezoneIndian/Maldives
Country🇲🇻 Maldives
State / ProvinceLaamu
Average Temperature84°F (29°C)
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation88.6 inches (2,250 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Fonadhoo

Fonadhoo is a small town in Maldives (Laamu) with a population of 1,773. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 84°F (29°C). Temperatures range from 81°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 88.6 inches. The timezone is Indian/Maldives.

Fonadhoo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 84°F (29°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 334 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 88.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

81°F Jan (27°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average83.7°F
55% above Maldives avg
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days334 days/yr

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density6,567/sq mi
Coordinates1.8324°N, 73.5026°W
TimezoneIndian/Maldives

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 88.6"
133% above Maldives avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 10.20"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.80"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 81°F (27°C) 5.7 in Coldest
February 84°F (29°C) 2.8 in Driest
March 85°F (29°C) 3.8 in
April 85°F (30°C) 6.0 in Warmest
May 85°F (29°C) 9.6 in
June 84°F (29°C) 6.4 in
July 84°F (29°C) 6.7 in
August 83°F (28°C) 7.2 in
September 83°F (28°C) 9.1 in
October 83°F (28°C) 9.7 in
November 83°F (28°C) 7.9 in
December 83°F (29°C) 10.2 in Wettest

Fonadhoo has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 81°F in January to 85°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 85.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (10.2") and February the driest (2.8").

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Colleges & Universities in Fonadhoo

Institution Type Founded Website
Maldives National University Gan Campus University
Mandhu College College

Schools in Fonadhoo

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Hamadh School Ground
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Hotels in Fonadhoo

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Long Beach Laamu Hotel
Palm Shade

Restaurants in Fonadhoo

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Symphony

Cafes in Fonadhoo

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Beach Spot

Monuments in Fonadhoo

4 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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ERV2
Tsunami Binaa

Gas Stations in Fonadhoo

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MR Store

Banks in Fonadhoo

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BML Fonadhoo

Airports Near Fonadhoo

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kadhdhoo AirportKDOMedium Airport
Thimarafushi AirportTMFSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Fonadhoo

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
KDO Mosque
Masjidul Furuqan
Masjidul Shaheed Ali
Masjidul Ulaa
Mukurimagu Mosque

Quick Facts

Timezone
Indian/Maldives

🇲🇻 About Maldives

Capital Male
Population 515,696
Area 300 km²
GDP (USD) $6,621,008,704
GDP per capita $12,588
HDI 0.766
Life expectancy 81.0 years
Internet users 84.7%
Urban population 41.5%
Currency MVR (Rufiyaa)
Languages Maldivian
Calling code +960
TLD .mv
Driving side left

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Frequently Asked Questions About Fonadhoo

What is the population of Fonadhoo?

Fonadhoo has a population of 1,773 residents and is located in Maldives. The population density is 6,567 people per square mile, spread across 0.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Fonadhoo?

Fonadhoo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 84°F (29°C). Winter temperatures average 81°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 334 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 88.6 inches.

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