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| Kolamaafushi | |
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| Island Summary | |
| Belongs to | Gaafu Alif Atoll |
| Population | 1454 |
| Length | 675m |
| Width | 550m |
| Distance from Malé | 372.11km |
Kolamaafushi (Dhivehi: ކޮލަމާފުށި) is one of the inhabited islands of Gaafu Alif Atoll.It is one of the remotest islands in the Huvadhu Atoll, being about 20km away from the closest inhabited island. The island is connected to the nearby kolaa island by a narrow causeway.
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[edit] Statistics
The total population of Kolamaafushi is 1530. There are 728 women (Below 18- 362, Between 18 to 65- 351, over 65- 15) and 802 men (Under 18 years-429, 18 – 65 years-348, Over 65 years-25).
[edit] =Economy
Traditionally, its economic activity is pole and line fishing for Tuna (Skipjacks, Yellowfins, Big-eyes ets) using modern mechanized boats.
[edit] Education Centres
- Atholhu Madharusaa 1
- Edhuruge 8
- Pre School 2
- Tuition Class 2
- Quran Class 2
[edit] External links
- www.gaafalif.gov.mv/Islands.aspx?iid=2
- kolamaafushi.forumcircle.com/profile.php?mode=register&
- http://www.dhivehiobserver.com/images3/Kolamaafushi_Dhoni.jpg
Coordinates: 00°50′15″N 73°11′10″E / 0.8375°N 73.18611°E
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