Madifushi (Thaa Atoll)
Madifushi | |
|---|---|
  Madifushi Location in Maldives | |
| 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) |
Madifushi (Dhivehi: މަޑިފުށި) is one of the inhabited islands of Thaa Atoll.
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. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Haa Alif | ||
|---|---|---|
| Haa Dhaalu | ||
| Shaviyani | ||
| Noonu | ||
| Raa | ||
| Baa | ||
| Lhaviyani | ||
| Kaafu | ||
| Alif Alif | ||
| Alif Dhaalu | ||
| Vaavu | ||
| Meemu | ||
| Faafu | ||
| Dhaalu | ||
| Kolhumadulu (Thaa) | ||
| Laamu | ||
| Gaafu Alif | ||
| Gaafu Dhaalu | ||
| Gnaviyani | ||
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