Velassaru Island

Velassaru is an island in Male Atholhu, within the administrative Kaafu Atoll, Maldives. It has an area of about 8.30 hectares and is located at approximately 4°07′17″N, 73°26′13″E. The island sits in the South Malé Atoll region, with sandy shoreline, lagoon waters, and surrounding reef environment. It is approximately 13 km from Velana International Airport by straight-line distance.