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| Coordinates:15°36′N73°49′E / 15.60°N 73.82°E /15.60; 73.82 | |
| Country |  India |
| State |  Goa |
| District | North Goa |
| Taluka | Bardez |
| Elevation | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
• Total | 39,989 |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 403 507 |
| Telephone code | 0832 |
| Vehicle registration | GA-03 |
| Website | goa |
Mapusa (Goan Konkani:Mhapxem) is a city inNorth Goa, India. It is situated 13 km north of the state capital ofPanaji. The city is the headquarters ofBardeztaluka. DuringPortuguese India, the city was known as "Mapuçá".[1]
Mapusa is a small city clustered around the Mount (Alto). The name Mapusa is thought to be derived from the Konkani word for a 'measure' - 'map' and the phrase fill up - 'sa'. Ancient Goan agrarian community had a well establishedGaunkari or Community Farming System, where villages formed associations, worked on community land and shared profits. Market day was a major event, with goods brought in from every district to one central area. Mapusa has thus remained a prominent market center for many centuries.
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Show zoomed inMapusa is located at15°36′N73°49′E / 15.60°N 73.82°E /15.60; 73.82.[2] It has an average elevation of 15 metres (49 feet). It lies on the banks ofMapusa River.Mapusa has a tropical climate with temperatures ranging from a high of 37 °C in summer with high levels of humidity to a low of 21 °C in winters.
[needs update]As of the2011 Census of India,[3] Mapusa had a population of 39,989. Males constitute 20,322 of the population and females 19,667.[4] Mapusa has an average literacy rate of 76%, higher than the national average of74.04%: male literacy is 80%, and female literacy is 73%. In Mapusa, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Mapusa is administered by theMapusa Municipal Council. The city has 20 wards and the last municipal election was held in 2021. Councillor Nutan Bicholkar is currently the chairperson of the Mapusa Municipal Council (MMC).[5]
At a state level, Mapusa falls within theMapusa (Goa Assembly constituency). As of 2022, its representative in theGoa Legislative Assembly isJoshua D'Souza of theBharatiya Janata Party.[needs update]
At a national level, the city is falls within theNorth Goa (Lok Sabha constituency). As of 2019, itsMember of Parliament isShripad Yesso Naik of theBharatiya Janata Party.[needs update]
Mapusa is close to one of the main centres of Goa's tourism industry. Mapusa's proximity to many beaches in the north of Goa makes it a suitable base during the tourist season (November to April). Because it is a mainly commercial city (for locals) with a large resident population, Mapusa has only a limited number of hotels and accommodation.Mapusa comes alive on Friday, the traditional market day also known asMapusa Friday Market. People from surrounding villages and towns come to Mapusa to sell their wares. This fair has a lot of local flavour (unlike some other tourist-oriented fairs or markets) and specialises in agricultural produce, vegetables, locally grown fruit, spices, clothes and even plants (mainly during the monsoon planting season).
Every Friday, the Mapusa Market bulges at the seams, with seemingly every square inch of space occupied by sellers with only just enough room for the prospective buyers, the alleys between the regular stalls being occupied with temporary mats and boards. From lottery tickets displayed in great swathes to barber shops, the bazaar caters for almost every requirement imaginable. There is the fish street, dried fish of all possible varieties and whole fresh fish from baby shark and squid to the ubiquitous bangda (mackerel). Fresh fruit and vegetables are gathered together and beautifully displayed, from huge sweet potatoes, and pumpkins and the local shiny red brown Moira bananas to the tiny fresh beans and other pulses.
As of November 2023, the Goa Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education recognised the following institutes in Mapusa.[6]
As of November 2023, the following institutions, affiliated toGoa University, were recognised by theUniversity Grants Commission (UGC).[10]
Mapusa, however, does not have too many tourist sites. There are a few colonial era Municipal buildings on the Altinho hill, but it is a fairly small city with mostly modern buildings spread around the slopes of Altinho.[citation needed]
The most famous local shrine is Shree Dev Bodgeshwar Sansthan of Lord Bodgeshwar, located on the outskirts of the city in the middle of some rice fields, which is beautifully lit up at night and draw thousands of devotees for its annual Jatra.[citation needed]
TheSt. Jerome Church, founded in 1594 and rebuilt several times since, is famous for the annual feast ofOur Lady of Miracles.[11]
The Mapusa Market gathers Goan traders as well as merchants from adjacent states for goods such as spices, toddy and home-grown goods.[12] For example, there are four varieties of locally grown bananas sold in this market and other varieties imported from Karnataka. There is also a part of the market where the traders specialize in repairing utensils such as blenders and food mixers for the preparation of spices.
Duler Stadium is an association football stadium located in Mapusa. The 10,000 seater stadium hasAstroturf surface.Goa Professional League andSantosh Trophy games are held here.
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