Malé is the capital and most populous city of the Maldives. With a population of 211,908 in 2022 within its administrative area and coter…Malé is the capital and most populous city of the Maldives. With a population of 211,908 in 2022 within its administrative area and coterminous geographical area of 8.30 square kilometres, Malé is also one of the most densely populated cities in the world. The city is geographically located in the southern edge of North Malé Atoll.