The primary administrative area of Addu City is Hithadhoo, where most of the administrative structures are located. The city is located on the westernmost island of Addu Atoll, which bears the same name (previously known as Seenu Atoll). The most populous district in Addu City in terms of population is Hithadhoo. Hithadhoo also has the largest population of any administrative island in Maldives, a category that excludes the much larger national capital, Malé.

On January 1, 2004, the aforementioned center was renamed Maldives College of Higher Education, Hithadhoo Campus. Within a month, certificate level programs in nursing, teaching, electrical electronics, and carpentry were established, providing students with new prospects. Today, the campus provides qualifications ranging from certificate level to master’s degree in a variety of subjects. It also serves as an academic home for students from the Maldives’ far north. It gives us, the Hithadhoo campus team, great joy to be able to provide recognized higher education to students from all around the Maldives.