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Attribute Details
Location Konkan region, Maharashtra
Latitude 16.30° to 18.04° N
Longitude 73.02° to 73.52° E
Total Area 8,208 sq. km
Length (North to South) 225 km
Width (East to West) 64 km
Coastline Length 167 km along the Arabian Sea
Bordering Districts Raigad (North), Sindhudurg (South), Kolhapur, Satara, Sangli (East)
Geology Mainly laterite rocks
Coastal Agriculture Rice, Coconut, Areca Nut
Hilly Agriculture Mangoes, Cashew, Millet, Onions
Soil Issues Some areas have saline soil, making farming difficult
Main Rivers Savitri, Vashishti, Shastri, Jagbudi, Bav, Muchkundi, Jaitapur
Important River Vashishti River (used for water transport)
Important Creeks Kelshi, Dabhol, Jaigad
Climate Humid; Summer, Monsoon, Winter
Average Rainfall 3,038 mm
Monsoon Duration June to October (July receives highest rainfall)