Lhaimagu (Shaviyani Atoll)

Maldives Island
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island=Lhaimagu
atoll=Shaviyani Atoll
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population=718
length=850m
width=630m
male-distance=220.69km
island_chief=Ibrahim Nameem and Muhammad Hameed
phone= [phone]
fax= [phone]

Lhaimagu (Dhivehi: ޅައިމަގު) is one of the inhabited islands of Shaviyani Atoll in the Republic of Maldives. The island has a population of 718 people and is considered a medium sized island with 850m in length and 603m in width. A dhoni (traditional mechanised boat) ride from the capital Male' could take approximately 10 hours while a speedboat would take about 3 hours to reach the island (distance from Male' is 220.69km).

Island Administration

The Senior Island Chief (bodu katheebu) is Ibrahim Nameem and Island Chief (katheebu) is Muhammad Hameed who are tasked with managing the island. These officials are appointed by the government without any say of the island population.

History

Lhaimagu is well-known among the Maldivian for Lhaimagu Faqeeraa, who is a mystic supposed to be from Lhaimagu. He is most famously mentioned in the folklore of Dhonhiyala aaie Alifulhu.

Another legendary figure is Hadheebee Kamanaa to whom is dedicated Hadheebee Magu and Hadheebee mosque in Male'.

Contact Information

The island office could be contacted via facsimile or phone on [phone].