Maafushi (Kaafu Atoll)
Maafushi
މާފުށި | |
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Maafushi Location in Maldives | |
| 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) | |
• 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 Heart of Maldives - the leading local tourism 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.