Major cities in Goa

Tuesday 2 February 2016

Major cities in Goa

Major Cities In Goa

The list of major cities in goa includes cities of Mapusa, Panaji, Vasco, Ponda and Margao. These five cities are the largest of the cities in Goa with the largest city being that of Vasco. Panaji is the capital of the state and also the headquarters of the North Goa District. Margao is an important commercial hub for the south and the headquarters of the South Goa District. Many of the cities in Goa were the headquarters of the portuguese conquests in Goa. Examples of such cities are Margao, Mapusa and Panaji. These cities grew as trade and commerce in the region grew and functioned as centers of commerce in their surrounding areas. The port city of Vasco grew due to the settlements of people who would work at the dockyard and port and shipbuilding industry that was established there.
Besides these cities, Goa has many other important Towns such as Calangute, Porvorim, Bicholim, Sankhelim, Pernem, Sanvordem, Sanguem and Colva. Most of the towns in Goa started out as villages witha center around which the village grew. Today many have grown commercially and in numbers of residents to qualify as townships. Below is a list of the cities of Goa with a brief description of each.

Mapusa City

Mapusa lies at a distance of 13 kms. from Panaji. It's proximity to many beaches makes it a suitable base for tourists. Mapusa is famous for its weekly Friday market where people from surrounding villages and towns often come to buy and sell.

Panaji City

The city of Panaji lies 33 kms. from Margao. Panaji means “Land that never floods”. It is located on the southern bank of Mandovi river. Panaji is the catital of the state of Goa has many mansions that are remnants of the portuguese era.

Margao City

The city of Margao is located 33 kms. from Panaji. Apart from being the headquartes of South Goa, Margao is an important commercial hub. Madgaon station located on the outskirts of the city is the most important railway station in the state.

Ponda City

Ponda is a small town in central Goa and is located 29 kms. from Panaji. Ponda is famous for its temples such as the Shanta Durga, Mangueshi, Ramnathi, Mahalaxmi, Nageshi and Navadurga temple and one of the oldest mosques.

Vasco City

The city of Vasco is a port city that grew around the Mormugao harbor and lies at a distance of 30 kms. from Panaji The city has beautiful and extensive avenues laid out pretty much in a straight line along parallel roads interlinked by small lanes.