Alibag
Alibag
Alibaug | |
|---|---|
Coastal City Mumbai Metropolitan Region | |
Alibag sea beach | |
Alibag Location within Maharashtra | |
| Coordinates: 18°38′N 72°53′E / 18.64°N 72.88°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Maharashtra |
| District | Raigad |
| Taluka | Alibag |
| Government | |
| • President Alibag Municipal Council | Prashant Naik |
| • Vice President Alibag Municipal Council | Mansi Mhatre |
| • Chief Officer Alibag Municipal Council | Dr Sachin bachchhaw |
| Elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 20,743 |
| Demonyms | Alibagkar, Alibaugkar |
| Languages | |
| • Native | Marathi |
| • Official | Marathi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Postal Index Number | 402 201 |
| Telephone code | 02141 |
| Climate | Tropical 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.