Alibag

Alibag
Alibaug
Alibag sea beach
Alibag sea beach
Alibag is located in Maharashtra
Alibag
Alibag
Location within Maharashtra
Coordinates: 18°38′N 72°53′E / 18.64°N 72.88°E / 18.64; 72.88
CountryIndia
StateMaharashtra
DistrictRaigad
TalukaAlibag
Government
 • President Alibag Municipal CouncilPrashant Naik
 • Vice President Alibag Municipal CouncilMansi Mhatre
 • Chief Officer Alibag Municipal CouncilDr Sachin bachchhaw
Elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total
20,743
DemonymsAlibagkar, Alibaugkar
Languages
 • NativeMarathi
 • OfficialMarathi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Postal Index Number
402 201
Telephone code02141
ClimateTropical savanna climate

Alibag (pronounced [əlibaːɡ]), also known as Alibaug, is a coastal city and a municipal council in the Raigad district of Maharashtra, India. It is the headquarters of the Raigad district, and is south of the city of Mumbai. Alibag is part of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region and is situated at a distance of about 96 kilometres (60 mi) from Mumbai and 143 kilometres (89 mi) from Pune.

Alibag is a holy place for Padmakshi Renuka, who is also known as the goddess of Konkan.