Ponda, Goa
Ponda (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. Ponda is also known as "Antruz Mahal" because of the presence of numerous famous temples and rich cultural heritage.
Ponda | |
|---|---|
city | |
| Nickname: bazaran | |
Ponda Ponda | |
| 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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