Malé (pronounced Mali) is the capital and most populous city in the Republic of Maldives. With a population of 133,412[1] and an area of 5.8 square kilometres (2.2 sq mi), it is also one of the most densely populated cities in the world.[2] The city is geographically located at the southern edge of North Malé Atoll (Kaafu Atoll).[3] Administratively, the city consists of a central island, an airport island, and two other islands governed by the Malé City Council.

Country	Maldives
Geographic atoll	North Male Atoll
Government
• Council	Malé City Council
• Mayor	Mohammed Shihab
Area
• Total	5.8 km2 (2.2 sq mi)
Elevation	2.4 m (7.9 ft)
Population (2014)
• Total	133,412
• Density	23,002/km2 (59,570/sq mi)
Time zone	MVT (UTC+05:00)