Mormugao
Sign in to saveMormugao is a coastal town situated in the eponymous subdistrict of Southern Goa state, India. It has a deep natural harbour and remains Goa's chief port.
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- Locality
- Vasco
- Region
- Goa
- Country
- India
- Population
- 102,345
- Timezone
- Asia/Kolkata
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Key facts
- Settlement.name
- Mormugao
- Settlement.settlement_type
- City
- Settlement.image_skyline
- Mormugao Harbour Aerial View.jpg
- Settlement.image_caption
- Aerial view of Mormugao Harbour
- Settlement.map_caption
- Location of Mormugao in Goa
- Settlement.subdivision_type
- Country
- Settlement.subdivision_type1
- State
- Settlement.subdivision_type2
- District
- Settlement.subdivision_name2
- South Goa
- Settlement.subdivision_type3
- Taluka
- Settlement.subdivision_name3
- Mormugao taluka
- Settlement.government_type
- Municipality
- Settlement.governing_body
- Mormugao Municipal Council
- Settlement.leader_title
- chairperson
- Settlement.leader_name
- Girish Borkar
- Settlement.unit_pref
- Metric
- Settlement.area_total_km2
- 65.62
- Settlement.population_density_km2
- auto
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Travel guide
Understand
Mormugao was founded by the Portuguese, who built several forts along the coast in the 17th century. The original natural harbor was extensively expanded in 1888 and has since become one of India's largest ports. In 1961, Goa became part of India. The port of Mormugao became a major export port for Indian iron ore.
Get around
The most convenient way to explore local beaches and attractions by renting a scooter or bike for flexibility, hiring private taxis for comfort, or using local auto-rickshaws for short trips. The area, anchored by Vasco da Gama and the port, is well-connected by road.
See
Mormugao region offers a mix of historic forts, serene beaches and maritime history. Top sights include the 17th-century Mormugao Fort, the scenic Japanese Garden, and the Naval Aviation Museum. Key beaches are Bogmalo, Hansa, and the quiet Baina Beach.
Do
Visit the Mormugao Sea View Point for scenic coastal views, and explore the nearby area for dolphin spotting.
Stay safe
Visit the sights only during daylight to avoid uneven terrain and steep, unprotected edges Avoid swimming in unsafe or prohibited areas Adhere to traffic regulations to manage wet, slippery roads Prepared for security checks near the port, watch your step on old structures Avoid drugs, and the mafia that peddles them
Travel guide from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Encyclopedic overview
10 sectionsContents
- Geography
- Demographics and Healthcare
- History
- Mormugao Port
- Transport links
- Politics
- Climate
- Education
- See also
- References
Mormugao is a coastal town situated in the eponymous subdistrict of Southern Goa state, India. It has a deep natural harbour and remains Goa's chief port.
Towards the end of the Indo-Portuguese era in 1917, thirty-one settlements were carved out of the Salcette territory, to form Mormugao with Mormugao seaport as its headquarters. The remaining thirty-five settlements were retained in Salcette which encompass the present-day Salcete taluka with Margao as its headquarters.
Excerpted from Wikipedia’s “Mormugao” article, available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence.
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