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Maafushi
މާފުށި | |
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Coordinates: 03°56′25″N 73°29′20″E / 3.94028°N 73.48889°E | |
Country | Maldives |
Administrative atoll | Kaafu Atoll |
Distance to Malé | 26.08 km (16.21 mi) |
Dimensions | |
• Length | 1.275 km (0.792 mi) |
• Width | 0.260 km (0.162 mi) |
Population (2022)[1] | |
• Total | 4,471 (including foreigners) |
Time zone | UTC+05:00 (MST) |
Maafushi (Dhivehi: މާފުށި) is one of the inhabited islands of Kaafu Atoll and the leading Local Toursim Island of the Maldives.
The island’s proximity to Malé and its transport hubs has allowed Maafushi to become a popular destination for tourists visiting local islands.