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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}} |
| coordinates = {{coord|02|21|20|N|73|21|10|E|region:MV|display=inline,title}} |
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| subdivision_type = Country |
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| subdivision_name = [[Maldives]] |
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| subdivision_type1 = Geographic atoll |
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| subdivision_type2 = [[Administrative divisions of the Maldives|Administrative atoll]] |
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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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| 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| |
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| parts_type = Geographic atolls |
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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_density_km2 = auto |
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| timezone = {{abbr|MST|Maldives Standard Time}} |
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| utc_offset = +05:00 |
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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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==History== |
==History== |
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On December 26, 2004, the [[2004 tsunami]] left the island devastated. |
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===Recent History=== |
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On 26 December 2004 the [[tsunami]] left the island devastated, however the inhabitants refused to move out or relocate and still remains inhabited, almost every household was rebuilt by the help of foreign aid over a span of ten years. |
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==Geography== |
==Geography== |
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Madifushi |
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=== |
===Areas=== |
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|2014 |742 |
|2014 |742 |
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|footnote = 2006-2014: Census populations |
|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| |
|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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==Economy== |
==Economy== |
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Madifushi is known for its many boats and |
Madifushi is known for its many boats and its ship transportation business. |
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==References== |
==References== |
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
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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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