Madifushi (Dhivehi: މަޑިފުށި) is one of the inhabited islands of Thaa Atoll.
Madifushi | |
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Coordinates: 02°21′20″N 73°21′10″E / 2.35556°N 73.35278°E | |
Country | Maldives |
Administrative atoll | Thaa Atoll |
Distance to Malé | 201.97 km (125.50 mi) |
Area | |
• Total | 0.52 km2 (0.20 sq mi) |
Population (2014)[1] | |
• Total | 742 |
• Density | 1,400/km2 (3,700/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+05:00 (MST) |
History edit
On December 26, 2004, the 2004 tsunami left the island devastated.
Geography edit
Madifushi is the fifth largest inhabited island by area in the atoll. It is located 26 km NNE of Thimarafushi and 201.97 km (125 mi; 109 nmi) south of the country's capital, Malé.[2]
Areas edit
There are a number of unofficial areas the locals of the island uses in conversation.
Uthuru Avah / Fithebai Avah edit
- Musalha Kotti
Dhekunu Avah / Garagui Avah edit
- Vahbura
- Gaburu City
Demography edit
Year | Pop. | ±% |
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2006 | 720 | — |
2014 | 742 | +3.1% |
2006-2014: Census populations Source: [3] |
Economy edit
Madifushi is known for its many boats and its ship transportation business.
References edit
- ^ "Table PP5: Resident Population by sex, nationality and locality (administrative islands), 2014" (PDF). Population and Households Census 2014. National Bureau of Statistics. p. 35. Retrieved 13 August 2018.
- ^ "Coordinate Distance Calculator". Boulter.com. Retrieved 13 August 2018.
- ^ "Table 3.3: Total Maldivian Population by Islands" (PDF). National Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 13 August 2018.