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| name = Madifushi |
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| native_name_lang = dv |
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| settlement_type = [[Administrative divisions of the Maldives#Island|Inhabited island]] |
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| pushpin_map_caption = Location in Maldives |
| pushpin_map_caption = Location in Maldives |
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| coordinates = {{coord|02|21|20|N|73|21|10|E|region:MV|display=inline,title}} |
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| latd = 02|latm = 21|lats = 20|latNS = N |
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| subdivision_type = Country |
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| longd = 73|longm = 21|longs = 10|longEW = E |
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| subdivision_name = [[Maldives]] |
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| subdivision_type1 = Geographic atoll |
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| administrative_atoll = [[Thaa Atoll]] |
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| subdivision_type2 = [[Administrative divisions of the Maldives|Administrative atoll]] |
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| island_councilor = |
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| subdivision_name2 = [[Thaa Atoll]] |
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| subdivision_type3 = Distance to Malé |
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| subdivision_name3 = {{convert|201.97|km|mi|abbr=on}} |
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| seat_type = Capital |
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| parts_type = Geographic atolls |
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| parts_style = list |
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| leader_title = [[Administrative divisions of the Maldives#Divisions|Council]] |
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| leader_title3 = Mayor |
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| leader_title4 = Island Chief |
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| population_footnotes = <ref>{{cite web|url=http://statisticsmaldives.gov.mv/nbs/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Census-Summary-Tables1.pdf|title=Table PP5: Resident Population by sex, nationality and locality (administrative islands), 2014|page=35|work=Population and Households Census 2014|publisher=National Bureau of Statistics|access-date=13 August 2018}}</ref> |
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| population_total = 742 |
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| population_as_of = 2014 |
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| population_density_km2 = auto |
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| timezone = {{abbr|MST|Maldives Standard Time}} |
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| postal_code_type = Assigned Letter |
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| postal2_code_type = Assigned Letter {{small|(Dhivehi)}} |
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| area_code_type = [[Telephone numbers in the Maldives|Area code(s)]] |
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| blank_name_sec2 = Number of Islands |
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| blank1_name_sec2 = Inhabited |
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| blank2_name_sec2 = Uninhabited |
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| blank3_name_sec2 = Total |
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'''Madifushi''' ([[Dhivehi language|Dhivehi]]: މަޑިފުށި) is one of the inhabited islands of [[Thaa Atoll]]. |
'''Madifushi''' ([[Dhivehi language|Dhivehi]]: މަޑިފުށި) is one of the inhabited islands of [[Thaa Atoll]]. |
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==History== |
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On December 26, 2004, the [[2004 tsunami]] left the island devastated. |
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==Geography== |
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Madifushi is the fifth largest inhabited island by area in the atoll. It is located 26 km NNE of [[Thimarafushi]] and {{convert|201.97|km|mi nmi|0|abbr=on}} south of the country's capital, [[Malé]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://boulter.com/gps/distance/?from=4.175278+73.508889&to=2.355556+73.352778&units=k|title=Coordinate Distance Calculator|work=Boulter.com|access-date=13 August 2018}}</ref> |
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===Areas=== |
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There are a number of unofficial areas the locals of the island uses in conversation. |
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====Uthuru Avah / Fithebai Avah==== |
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# Musalha Kotti |
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====Dhekunu Avah / Garagui Avah==== |
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# Vahbura |
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# Gaburu City |
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==Demography== |
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{{Historical populations |
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|2006 |720 |
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|2014 |742 |
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|footnote = 2006-2014: Census populations |
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|source = <ref>{{cite web|url=http://statisticsmaldives.gov.mv/yearbook/2017/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2017/08/3.3.pdf|title=Table 3.3: Total Maldivian Population by Islands|work=National Bureau of Statistics|access-date=13 August 2018}}</ref> |
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}} |
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==Economy== |
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Madifushi is known for its many boats and its ship transportation business. |
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==References== |
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{{reflist}} |
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{{Islands of the Maldives}} |
{{Islands of the Maldives}} |
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Hasrath Hafeez's Island |
Madifushi
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Location in Maldives | |
Coordinates: 02°21′20″N 73°21′10″E / 2.35556°N 73.35278°E / 2.35556; 73.35278 | |
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]
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• 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.
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.
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Haa Alif |
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Haa Dhaalu |
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Shaviyani |
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Noonu |
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Raa |
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Baa |
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Lhaviyani |
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Kaafu |
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Alif Alif |
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Alif Dhaalu |
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Vaavu |
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Meemu |
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Faafu |
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Dhaalu |
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Kolhumadulu (Thaa) |
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Laamu |
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Gaafu Alif |
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Gaafu Dhaalu |
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Gnaviyani |
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The capitals of each atoll are in underline. This list excludes first-level administrative divisions, Malé and Addu cities. |
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