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City in Kaafu, Maldives
Overview
Malé, the busy capital of the Maldives, is a compact city brimming with lively markets, Islamic architecture, and breathtaking seaside views. Despite its small size, it offers a unique mix of historic charm and modern conveniences, serving as the gateway to the country's world-famous resorts.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Maldives
Administrative Atoll
Kaafu
Population
252,768
Time Zone
Indian/Maldives
Coordinates
4.18°, 73.51°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
55
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
70
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,010
Local Cost
$1,110
Local Income
$700
Cashless
60
English
75
Temperature
27.9°C
Summer Avg
28.0°C
Winter Avg
27.4°C
Record High
30.4°C
Record Low
24.4°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
1721 mm
Internet Speed
37 Mbps
Upload
21 Mbps
Latency
13 ms
City Vibrancy
94
Coworking
0
Cafes
75
Nightlife
2
Parks
17
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
MLE
Distance
3 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 88/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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