Minicoy
Minicoy, locally known as Maliku (IPA: [məliku]), is an island in Lakshadweep, India. Along with Viringili, it is on Maliku atoll, the southernmost atoll of Lakshadweep archipelago. Administratively, it is a census town in the Indian union territory of Lakshadweep. The island is situated 425 km west of Trivandrum, the capital city of Kerala.
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| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Arabian Sea |
| Archipelago | Lakshadweep |
| Adjacent to | Indian Ocean |
| Total islands | 1 |
| Major islands |
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| Area | 4.801 km2 (1.854 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 2 m (7 ft) |
| Administration | |
| Territory | Union territory of Lakshadweep |
| District | Lakshadweep |
| Island group | Minicoy Islands |
| Tehsils of India | Minicoy Tehsil |
| Subdivisions of India | Minicoy Ward |
| Largest settlement | Minicoy Bada (pop. 9000) |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 10,700 (2014) |
| Pop. density | 2,229/km2 (5773/sq mi) |
| Ethnic groups | Malayali, Mahls |
| Additional information | |
| Time zone | |
| PIN | 682559 |
| Telephone code | 04892 |
| ISO code | IN-LD-09 |
| Official website | www |
| Literacy | 84.4% |
| Avg. summer temperature | 32.0 °C (89.6 °F) |
| Avg. winter temperature | 28.0 °C (82.4 °F) |
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