Margao

Margao (Konkani: मडगांव Madgaon, pronounced [mɔɽɡãːw] ( listen) is the second largest city (population approximately 80,000) and commercial capital of the Indian state of Goa and Cultural And Education City Of Goa. It is the administrative headquarters of South Goa district and of the Salcete taluka. Margão is the Portuguese spelling, with Margao being common in English. It is derived from Mathagrām which means a place with a matha. Pronounced as "Mut" (as in "Hut"). Mut is a religious place looked after by a religious society called "Mathgram". Margao is located at 15°18′N 73°57′E / 15.30°N 73.95°E / 15.30; 73.95. It has an average elevation of 31 metres (102 feet). Nestled on the banks of the River Sal, Margão is amongst the oldest...