Male

Malé, pronounced Maa-leh, is the capital of . The city occupies the entire islet of Malé at the southern rim of North Malé Atoll. Malé is occasionally dismissed by travellers as a mere transit point with "nothing to do", and it is indeed not a party place.
  • …has about 253,000 residents

Places of Interest

Discover Velana International Airport and National Football Stadium.
Aerodrome
, also known…
3½ km northeast of Male
The , also known as the Malé Hukuru…

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Kaafu and Hulhumale.
is a region of the , which covers North…
Malé, pronounced Maa-leh, is the capital of .
5 km northeast of Male
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Latitude
4.175° or 4° 10′ 30″ north
Longitude
73.5083° or 73° 30′ 30″ east
Open location code
6JPM5GF5+X8
Geo­Names ID

Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

“Male” goes by many names.
MaaleDhivehi
މާލެDhivehi

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Vihamanaafushi and Eboodhoofinolhu.

Curious Places to Discover

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Maldives: Highlights

Learn more about Malé and Kaafu.