Thilafushi

Thilafushi (Dhivehi: ތިލަފުށި) is an artificial island created by government decision in 1991 as a municipal landfill situated to the west of Malé, and is located between Kaafu Atoll's Giraavaru and Gulhifalhu of the Maldives.

Thilafushi
District of Malé City
Thilafushi
Location in Maldives
Coordinates: 4°11′N 73°26′E
CountryMaldives
Administrative atollKaafu Atoll
Distance to Malé6.85 km (4.26 mi)
Dimensions
  Length3.50 km (2.17 mi)
  Width0.20 km (0.12 mi)
Time zoneUTC+05:00 (MST)
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