Madifushi (Dhivehi: މަޑިފުށި) is one of the inhabited islands of Thaa Atoll.
Madifushi | |
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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) |
On December 26, 2004, the 2004 tsunami left the island devastated.
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]
There are a number of unofficial areas the locals of the island uses in conversation.
Year | Pop. | ±% |
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2006 | 720 | — |
2014 | 742 | +3.1% |
2006-2014: Census populations Source: [3] |
Madifushi is known for its many boats and its ship transportation business.