Novas Conquistas

Novas Conquistas
Region
Goa at its height under Portuguese occupation. The Novas Conquistas are highlighted in cream.
Goa at its height under Portuguese occupation.
The Novas Conquistas are highlighted in cream.
CountryPortuguese Empire
RegionEstado da India
Historical ProvinceGoa
Província do Norte
ConcelhosGoa: 7
Província do Norte: 8
Parishes25
CapitalNova Goa (Pangim)

The Novas Conquistas or "New Conquests" are a group of seven concelhos (municipalities) of Goa and Damaon, officially known as Portuguese India. They were added into Goa in the 18th century AD, a comparatively later date than the original three concelhos that make up the Velhas Conquistas or "Old Conquests".

The seven concelhos of the Novas Conquistas are:

Silvassa was a newly acquired area in the Província do Norte.

In writing postal addresses, the Novas Conquistas were abbreviated "N.C."