Eydhafushi
Eydhafushi (Dhivehi: އޭދަފުށި) is the capital of Baa Atoll. The island is geographically located at the southern edge of Baa Atoll (Southern Maalhosmadulu Atoll or Maalhosmadulu Dhekunuburi). It has the highest population in the atoll and most of the government offices and public facilities.
Eydhafushi | |
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Eydhafushi Location in Maldives | |
| Coordinates: 5°6.227′N 73°4.222′E | |
| Country | Maldives |
| Administrative atoll | Baa Atoll |
| Distance to Malé | 113.62 km (70.60 mi) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.550 km2 (0.212 sq mi) |
| Dimensions | |
| • Length | 1.22 km (0.76 mi) |
| • Width | 0.60 km (0.37 mi) |
| Population (2014) | |
| • Total | 2,658 (including foreigners) |
| Time zone | UTC+05:00 (MST) |
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