Alibag

Alibag
Alibag sea beach
Alibag sea beach
Alibag is located in Maharashtra
Alibag
Alibag
Location of Alibag
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 CouncilMahesh Chaudhary
Elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total
20,743
DemonymsAlibagkar, Alibaugkar
Languages
 • NativeKonkani
 • OfficialMarathi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Postal Index Number
402 201
Telephone code02141
ClimateTropical savanna climate
Alibag 1896

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 Padmakshi Renuka, who is also known as the goddess of Konkan.