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Margao (pronounced [mɔɽɡãːw] ( listen), Konkani: Margao मडगांव ; Portuguese: Margão) is the second largest city by population and the commercial and cultural capital of the Indian state of Goa. It is the administrative headquarters of the Salcete taluka and the South Goa district.
Margão is the Portuguese spelling with Margao being used in Konkani. It is derived from the Sanskrit Maṭhagrām which means a village with a matha.
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 recorded towns in Goa.[citation needed]Portuguese style mansions dot its landscape. One of the fastest growing cities in Goa, its fast growing suburbs include Aquem, Fatorda, Gogol, Borda, Comba, Navelim and Davorlim .
Margao features a tropical monsoon climate. The climate in Margao is hot in summer and equable in winter. During summers (from March to May) the temperature reaches up to 32 °C and in winters (from December to February) it is usually between 28 °C and 20 °C. The monsoon period is from June to September with heavy rainfall and gusty winds. The annual average rainfall is 2881 mm (113.5 inches).
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