Maafushi Prison
Maafushi Prison is a prison in Maafushi on Kaafu Atoll in the Maldives, 18 miles south of the capital, Malé. It is the largest prison on the islands and has held numerous political prisoners over the years, including former presidents like Mohamed Nasheed and Abdulla Yameen.
- Prison
- Description: maximum-security prison on Maafushi Island, Maldives
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Makunufushi and Biyadhoo.
Makunufushi
Makunufushi is an islet, which is situated 3 km southwest of Maafushi Prison.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Maafushi.
Maafushi Prison
- Category: government building
- Location
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Latitude
3.9377° or 3° 56′ 16″ north
Longitude
73.48719° or 73° 29′ 14″ east
Open location code
6JMMWFQP+3V
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
amenity=prison
Wikidata ID
Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
From Egyptian Arabic to Russian—“Maafushi Prison” goes by many names.
سجن مافوشىEgyptian Arabic
МаафушиRussian
Маафуши (тюрьма)Russian
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Unit 9 and Unit-01.
Nearby Places
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