Location Map of Goa
Goa is situated in the South-Western part of India between the western coastline of India between Raigad and Mangalore. The exact geographical location of Goa is at a longitude of 74° 20'13" East to 73° 40'33" East and at latitude of 15°48'00" North to 14°53'54" North. It is the smallest Indian state with only 3702 sq km of area. Goa is divided into two major parts the North Goa and the South Goa. The location of Goa on the Western Ghats which also is a Biodiversity Hotspot is very favorable for the existence of great varieties of flora and fauna.
Panjim, the capital city of Goa is situated in the North district of Goa on the island of Tiswadi. Vasco da Gama is located in the South district of Goa and is the city of Goa with maximum population. You can also find the Goa International airport here. The other important cities of Goa include Mapusa and Ponda in North Goa and Margao in South Goa. Goa is connected to the rest of India with the National Highway 4A, National Highway 17, National Highway 17A, and National Highway 17B.
Some of the popular hotels in the Goa are Varca Beach Resort, Hotel La Flor, Shangrila Beach Hotel, Goa Marriott Resort, Ticlo Hotel, Alor Holiday Hotel, Hotel Leela, Taj Exotica, Sun n Sand Hotel among many others. Goa is synonymous with beaches; some of the popular beaches in Goa are Baga beach, Dona Paula beach, Candolim beach, Arjuna beach, Agonda beach, Benaulim beach among many others. There are also some very old and beautiful churches located in the city of Goa. Basilica of Bom Jesus, Church of Our Lady of Springs, and St Michael's Church are few of the churches to list among others.
The weather of Goa remains pleasant throughout the year but the place is most crowded in the months of December and January when the weather is excellent never crossing 32 degrees.
Last updated on: 09/09/2011
Panjim, the capital city of Goa is situated in the North district of Goa on the island of Tiswadi. Vasco da Gama is located in the South district of Goa and is the city of Goa with maximum population. You can also find the Goa International airport here. The other important cities of Goa include Mapusa and Ponda in North Goa and Margao in South Goa. Goa is connected to the rest of India with the National Highway 4A, National Highway 17, National Highway 17A, and National Highway 17B.
Some of the popular hotels in the Goa are Varca Beach Resort, Hotel La Flor, Shangrila Beach Hotel, Goa Marriott Resort, Ticlo Hotel, Alor Holiday Hotel, Hotel Leela, Taj Exotica, Sun n Sand Hotel among many others. Goa is synonymous with beaches; some of the popular beaches in Goa are Baga beach, Dona Paula beach, Candolim beach, Arjuna beach, Agonda beach, Benaulim beach among many others. There are also some very old and beautiful churches located in the city of Goa. Basilica of Bom Jesus, Church of Our Lady of Springs, and St Michael's Church are few of the churches to list among others.
The weather of Goa remains pleasant throughout the year but the place is most crowded in the months of December and January when the weather is excellent never crossing 32 degrees.
Last updated on: 09/09/2011