Ponda, Goa
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Ponda (Konkani: फोंडें, romanized: Fôn-èh; Portuguese: Pondá), is a city and a municipal council in the South Goa district of Goa, India. Located in the central area of Goa, Ponda lies 28 km (17 miles) southeast of Panaji, the capital of Goa and 17 km (10.6 miles) northeast of Margao, the district headquarters.[1] Ponda is also known as "Antruz Mahal" because of its numerous famous temples and the area's rich cultural heritage.[2]
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Ponda
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city | |
Nickname: bazaran | |
Coordinates: 15°24′10″N 74°00′28″E | |
Country | India |
State | Goa |
District | North Goa |
Founded by | King Sripala |
Government | |
• Body | democratic |
Elevation | 42 m (138 ft) |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 171,799 |
Languages | |
• Official | Konkani |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
Vehicle registration | GA 05 |
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