0
documented records
≈ 210–430
approx. capacity (graves)
0.011 km²
cemetery area
Oct 18, 2026
last modified
About this cemetery
Kōgaṇṇu is regarded as the oldest and largest historic cemetery in the Maldives. It is located in the Meedhoo ward of Addu City on Addu Atoll. It was built about 900 years ago to bury the first Muslims of Addu Atoll, and important personages are entombed there. The World Monuments Fund lists it together with its mosques.
Cemetery location
GPS coordinates: 0.581064° S, 73.228550° E Directions in Google Maps (opens in a new tab)
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How big is Kōgaṇṇu Cemetery, Meedhoo?
Kōgaṇṇu Cemetery, Meedhoo covers about 11,000 m² (2.6 acres), about the size of 2 soccer fields.