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Alibag | |
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Coastal City Mumbai Metropolitan Region | |
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 | Mr. Prashant Naik |
• Vice President Alibag Municipal Council | Mrs. Mansi Mhatre |
• Chief Officer Alibag Municipal Council | Mr. Mahesh Chaudhary |
Elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 20,743 |
Demonyms | Alibagkar, Alibaugkar |
Languages | |
• Native | Konkani |
• Official | Marathi |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
Postal Index Number | 402 201 |
Telephone code | 02141 |
Climate | Tropical savanna climate |
Alibag, also known as Alibaug (Pronunciation: [əlibaːɡ]), is a coastal city and a municipal council in 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 km from Mumbai and 143 km from Pune. Alibag is a holy place for Goddess Shree Padmakshi Renuka. She is also known as goddess of Konkan.