Island of Goa Ilha de Goa | |
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Island | |
Coordinates: 15°28′10.0″N73°52′46″E / 15.469444°N 73.87944°E Coordinates: 15°28′10.0″N73°52′46″E / 15.469444°N 73.87944°E | |
Country | India |
State | Goa |
District | North Goa |
Sub Distict | Ilhas |
First expedition to India | early 1500s |
Elevation | 8 m (26 ft) |
Population | |
• Total | approx. 30,000s |
Demonym(s) | Goencar, Ilhacar |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
Postcode | 403005 |
Area code(s) | 08343 |
Ilha de Goa also called the Island of Goa is the largest island within the Zuari and Mandovi Rivers in Goa. It is the loction Goa's capital current capital - Panjim as well as it's former capital the City of Goa. It is one of 6 major islands between the Mandovi and Zuari, the others being:
The evidence of the existence of the island of Goa can be seen on historic maps.
The island of Goa lies within the water bodies of:
There are a number of bridges built over the last hundred years, linking the island to other parts of the mainland.
These bridges are built over the Mandovi River. They pass through the villages of Penha de França and the city of Panjim:
These bridges are built over the Cumbarjua Canal.
These bridges are built over the Zuari River. They pass through the villages of Agaçaim and Cortalim.
These bridges are a link to places within the island, which are geographically close, but are separated by a body of water.
Prior to the construction of the bridges, the primary commute to and from the island was done via ferry. Some have become redundant, but most are still in use, they include:
Panaji is the capital of the Indian state of Goa and the headquarters of North Goa district. It lies on the banks of the Mandovi River estuary in the Tiswadi sub-district (taluka). With a population of 114,759 in the metropolitan area, Panaji is Goa's largest urban agglomeration, ahead of Margao and Vasco da Gama.
The Mahadayi/Mandovi River, also known as Mahadayi or Mhadei river, is described as the lifeline of the Indian state of Goa. The Mandovi and the Zuari are the two primary rivers in the state of Goa. Mandovi joins with the Zuari at a common creek at Cabo Aguada, forming the Mormugao harbour. Panaji, the state capital and Old Goa, the former capital of Goa, are both situated on the left bank of the Mandovi.
Ribandar(pronounced as Raaybandar) is a town in Ilhas, Goa, located between the cities of Panjim and Old Goa.
The island of Divar lies in the Mandovi river in the Indian state of Goa.
Sancoale is a census town in South Goa district in the Indian state of Goa. It falls within the Sub-District of Mormugão and the Velhas Conquistas region. It is famous for the ruins of the Our Lady of Heath Church.
Tiswadi or Ilhas de Goa is a sub-district of North Goa in the state of Goa, India.
Cumbarjua, is an island and town within the Mandovi River in Goa. It is situated to the east of Goa's capital Panjim at a distance of 20 kilometres. It is one of 6 major islands between the Mandovi and Zuari, he others being:
Cortalim is a village in Mormugão, Goa, India. Its native Goan population is entirely Catholic and their main occupations include fishing and agriculture. Located on the banks of the Zuari River, it was previously known as Kushasthale.
Agaçaim, आग्शी in Konkani sometimes spelt Aagshi or Agassaim, is a village on the northern banks of the Zuari River in Ilhas, Goa, surrounded by Panjim to the north, Margão to the south, Vasco da Gama to the west and Ponda to the east, thus making it a main connection between North Goa and South Goa via the Zuari Bridge. Agaçaim is famous for its Goan chouriço.
Candola is a village and census town in Ponda Sub-District, North Goa district in the state of Goa, India. It is located in the Novas Conquistas region of the state.
Amona is a census town in North Goa district in the state of Goa, India.
São Mathias also known as Malar is a village on Divar island, Tiswadi or Ilhas, in the Indian state of Goa. The island is located 10 km upriver from Panjim.
The Zuari Bridge is a bridge between North Goa and South Goa, India. It carries the NH 66 over the tidal part of the Zuari River, between the villages of Agaçaim and Cortalim. It is a few metres downstream of the Konkan Railway Bridge.
Vanxim or Capão is an island of Goa situated in the Ilhas region. One can reach here by taking a ferry from Divar. The colonial name for Vanxim was Capão. One may see a lot of houses with few villagers many of whom are fisher-folk in the area. Silveiras, Furtados, Vas, Olivera are surnames of people. Archdiocese of Goa played key role in selling the island to broker Mahendra Gaunekar who in turn sold it to Ozone corporate. Luxury hotel and Golf Course is sort to be forced upon this island but faced resistance from alert islanders and others.
The Atal Setu is a cable-stayed bridge in Goa that runs between Panaji and Porvorim. It carries National Highway 66 over the tidal part of the Mandovi River. It is 5.1 kilometres (3.2 mi) long, making it the third longest cable-stayed bridge in India. Two wheelers, three wheelers and bullock carts are prohibited from using the Atal Setu due to its height of 30 metres (98 ft). It officially opened on 5 February 2019.
Pride De Goa is the official pride parade walk in the state of Goa, India. It is organised by the NGO Goa Rainbow Trust.
The Mandovi bridge is a set of two bridges. It carries four lanes of NH66 over river Mandovi. It was Russian in design and the first to be used in this country. The first Mandovi bridge was built in 1971 and the second one in 1998.
Pirna is a village in the North Goa sub-district or taluka of Bardez and is located in the northern edge of the sub-district. It is close to the Colvale river and is the home of the 150-metre long Pirna-Ozarim bridge at Thorli Chandai. The bridge connects Pirna in Bardez taluka with Pernem taluka. It was inaugurated in May 2006.
Gandaulim is a village located on the western bank of the Cumbarjua Canal, within Ilhas in the state of Goa, India. It is famous for being the only colonial possession of Croatia in the Indian subcontinent. The Church of St. Blaise - last remnant of their legacy, was built in 1541 by the Croatians, in a similar architecture of their church back home.