# Maroshi

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Inhabited island in Miladhummadulhu Atoll, Maldives

Maroshi މަރޮށި Inhabited island Maroshi Location in Maldives Coordinates: 06°12′30″N 73°03′40″E / 6.20833°N 73.06111°E / 6.20833; 73.06111 Country Maldives Geographic atoll Miladhummadulhu Atoll Administrative atoll Shaviyani Atoll Distance to Malé 230 km (140 mi) Dimensions • Length 0.860 km (0.534 mi) • Width 0.650 km (0.404 mi) Population (2022)[1] • Total 479 Time zone UTC+05:00 (MST)

**Maroshi** ([Dhivehi](/source/Dhivehi_language): މަރޮށި) is one of the inhabited islands of the [Shaviyani Atoll](/source/Shaviyani_Atoll) administrative division and geographically part of the Miladhummadulhu Atoll in the Maldives.

## Geography

The island is 230.24 km (143 mi; 124 nmi) north of the country's capital, [Malé](/source/Mal%C3%A9).[2]

The island of Maroshi is found in the Western rim of the atoll. It is situated at 6 12'N and 73 15'E latitude and longitude respectively. The island has a large lagoon and harbouring is easy. Maroshi is given the code C-10.

View of Maroshi from the sea

This island is historic as it has the tree that grew from the Kaani Mundi (a raw wooden post) used to make the sail of Kalhuohfunmi, the sailing boat used by the heroic character, [Mohamed Thakurufaanu](/source/Mohamed_Thakurufaanu) in his endeavour to free the country of the occupation by the Portuguese.

## Demographics

‹ The [template](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:Template) *[Historical populations](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Historical_populations)* is being [considered for merging](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Templates_for_discussion/Log/2026_June_24#Template:Infobox_demographics). ›

Historical population Year Pop. ±% 2006 495 — 2014 426 −13.9% 2022 479 +12.4% 2006-2014-2022: Census populations Source: [3][1]

## Politics

There are 3 elected members in Maroshi Island Council. They are Abdul Azeez Mohamed Waheed (President), Massood Waheed (Vice-President), Hafeezulla (Member).

The island is deeply divided between Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) supporters and pro-government supporters after 7 February 2012 transfer of power in an alleged coup.

## Economy

Maroshi Harbour

The main occupation of the people of Maroshi is fishing in early days and now most of the people are engaged in thatch making. In addition to this a good number of young people are engaged in work in Male' and resorts and office employment. The island has 4 mechanised fishing vessels, 2 transport vessels which travel to Male for cargo and passenger lifting. It has 9 retail shops. Government has made a harbour in the island.

### Local produce

Dried tuna fish, salted fish, [Rihaakuru](/source/Rihaakuru), thatch, rope, Toddy honey, [coconut](/source/Coconut)

## Education

The school in Maroshi named Al Madhrasathul Munavvara was built by one of the famous business man Maroshi Hussain Abdulla (MHA Pvt Ltd) in 1979. In 2007 MHA Pvt Ltd handed the school over to the Government after rebuilding completely with modern facilities. This school is one of the centres holding University of Cambridge (UK) GCE examinations in the country.

## Health services

Basic level health care is provided in the island by a Health Centre, where one doctor and two nurse works. There is also a pharmacy run by STO.

## Historical sites

The historic *Kaani* tree of Maroshi

The Huge Kaani (Sea Trumpet) Tree in Maroshi is noted in history for various reasons. It is a living tribute to [Sultan Mohamed Thakurufaanu](/source/Muhammad_Thakurufaanu_Al-Azam) who freed the country from the reign of the Portuguese. It is also the largest tree of its kind in the country, and probably the oldest as well. It is said that Mohamed Thakurufaanu received a lot of help from the renowned Maroshi Raaveribe ( toddy-tapper) in his fight for national independence. It was his job to mend and maintain the sail of the Kalhuoffunmi – the ship used in the 'battle' and supply water to the vessel every time it docked at Maroshi, which was an important port during this fight. This tree still growing in the island is the one that grew from the Kaani staff that Raaveribe hoisted some 400 years ago to keep the huge sails of Kalhuoffunmi. Although some of the gigantic branches of the tree show signs of being attacked by 'giant saws', this is a historical monument that has been preserved over time. Also, signs of the passage through which the vessel went in and out of the kulhi (a lake-like enclosure of water) in the island is still quite obvious.

## References

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-2022Census_1-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-2022Census_1-1) ["Table P5: Resident Population by island and sex, 2022"](https://census.gov.mv/2022/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/P5.pdf) (PDF). *Maldives Census*. Retrieved 16 May 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** ["Coordinate Distance Calculator"](http://boulter.com/gps/distance/?from=4.175278+73.508889&to=6.208333+73.061111&units=k). *Boulter.com*. Retrieved 10 August 2018.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["Table 3.3: Total Maldivian Population by Islands"](http://statisticsmaldives.gov.mv/yearbook/2017/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2017/08/3.3.pdf) (PDF). *National Bureau of Statistics*. Retrieved 10 August 2018.

v t e Island-level constituencies of the Maldives Haa Alif Baarah Dhidhdhoo Filladhoo Hoarafushi Ihavandhoo Kelaa Maarandhoo Mulhadhoo Muraidhoo Thakandhoo Thuraakunu Uligan Utheemu Vashafaru Islands portal Haa Dhaalu Finey Hanimaadhoo Hirimaradhoo Kulhudhuffushi Kumundhoo Kurinbi Makunudhoo Naivaadhoo Nellaidhoo Neykurendhoo Nolhivaram Nolhivaranfaru Vaikaradhoo Shaviyani Bileffahi Feevah Feydhoo Foakaidhoo Funadhoo Goidhoo Kanditheemu Komandoo Lhaimagu Maaungoodhoo Maroshi Milandhoo Narudhoo Noomaraa Noonu Fodhdhoo Henbadhoo Holhudhoo Kendhikolhudhoo Kudafari Landhoo Lhohi Maafaru Maalhendhoo Magoodhoo Manadhoo Miladhoo Velidhoo Raa Alifushi Angolhitheemu Dhuvaafaru Fainu Hulhudhuffaaru Inguraidhoo Innamaadhoo Kinolhas Maakurathu Maduvvari Meedhoo Rasgetheemu Rasmaadhoo Ungoofaaru Vaadhoo Baa Dharavandhoo Dhonfanu Eydhafushi Fehendhoo Fulhadhoo Goidhoo Hithaadhoo Kamadhoo Kendhoo Kihaadhoo Kudarikilu Maalhos Thulhaadhoo Lhaviyani Hinnavaru Kurendhoo Naifaru Olhuvelifushi Kaafu Dhiffushi Gaafaru Gulhi Guraidhoo Himmafushi Huraa Kaashidhoo Maafushi Thulusdhoo Alif Alif Bodufolhudhoo Feridhoo Himandhoo Maalhos Mathiveri Rasdhoo Thoddoo Ukulhas Alif Dhaalu Dhangethi Dhigurah Didhdhoo Fenfushi Hangnaameedhoo Kunburudhoo Maamigili Mahibadhoo Mandhoo Omadhoo Vaavu Felidhoo Fulidhoo Keyodhoo Rakeedhoo Thinadhoo Meemu Dhiggaru Kolhufushi Maduvvari Mulah Muli Naalaafushi Raimmandhoo Veyvah Faafu Bileddhoo Dharanboodhoo Feeali Magoodhoo Nilandhoo Dhaalu Bandidhoo Hulhudheli Kudahuvadhoo Maaenboodhoo Meedhoo Rinbudhoo Thaa Burunee Dhiyamingili Gaadhiffushi Guraidhoo Hirilandhoo Kandoodhoo Kinbidhoo Madifushi Omadhoo Thimarafushi Vandhoo Veymandoo Vilufushi Laamu Dhanbidhoo Fonadhoo Gaadhoo Gan Hithadhoo Isdhoo Kalaidhoo Kunahandhoo Maabaidhoo Maamendhoo Maavah Mundoo Gaafu Alifu Dhaandhoo Dhevvadhoo Gemanafushi Kanduhulhudhoo Kolamaafushi Kondey Maamendhoo Nilandhoo Vilingili Gaafu Dhaalu Fares-Maathodaa Fiyoaree Gaddhoo Hoandeddhoo Madaveli Nadellaa Rathafandhoo Thinadhoo Vaadhoo Gnaviyani Fuvahmulah Dhadimagu Dhiguvaandu Dhoondigan Funaadu Hoadhadu Maadhadu Maalegan Miskiymagu The capitals of each atoll are in underline. This list excludes first-level administrative divisions, Malé and Addu cities.

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