Mathiveri
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Mathiveri
މަތިވެރި | |
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| Country | Maldives |
| Distance to Malé | 84.58 km (52.56 mi) |
| Dimensions | |
| • Length | 0.775 km (0.482 mi) |
| • Width | 0.475 km (0.295 mi) |
| Population (2022)[1] | |
• Total | 878 |
| Time zone | UTC+05:00 (MST) |
Mathiveri (Dhivehi: މަތިވެރި) is one of the eight inhabited islands of Alif Alif Atoll.
Geography
[edit | edit source]The island is 84.58 km (53 mi; 46 nmi) west of the country's capital, Malé.[2] Mathiveri is located at the central area of North ari atoll.
Demography
[edit | edit source]| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 483 | — |
| 2014 | 623 | +29.0% |
| 2022 | 878 | +40.9% |
| 2006-2022: Census populations Source: [3][1] | ||
Governance
[edit | edit source]There is a police station on the island, and a magistrate court to provide law enforcement.
Island council
[edit | edit source]The current[when?] Island Council members are:
- Ahmed Aslam (MDP) President of the Council.
- Ali Naafiz (MDP) Vice President of the Council.
- Hussain Nihaan (PPM) member of the council.
- Shifza Ibrahim (MDP) member of the council.
- Mariyam Shaaniya (PPM) member of the council.
Economy
[edit | edit source]Main sources of economy of the island are fishing and tourism. The island have fishing boats which mainly involving in the yellow fin tuna fishing industry. All the fishing boats are registered and licences under fish processing and exporting company. These companies export the raw fish products to European countries.
There are 10 guest houses in Mathiveri. Many of the people are working nearby tourist island resorts.
Healthcare
[edit | edit source]Mathiveri Health Centre is the only health service provider in the island. The health centre has a medical officer and two registered nurses and nearly 15 staff members. The health centre is opened for 16 hours in a day.
Education
[edit | edit source]There is a school (up to grade 10) on the island to educate the children of the community. The principal of the school is Mr. Hassan Hameedh.
Sports
[edit | edit source]In Mathiveri, football and handball are the island's primary sports. It has football ground and futsal grounds and hosts competitions as well.[citation needed] There is also a volley court.
References
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