Mazgaon Explained

Mazagaon
Settlement Type:Neighbourhood
Pushpin Map:Mumbai
Coordinates:18.97°N 72.85°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:India
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Maharashtra
Subdivision Type2:Metro
Subdivision Name2:Mumbai
Unit Pref:Metric
Population Density Km2:auto
Demographics Type1:Languages
Demographics1 Title1:Official
Demographics1 Info1:Marathi
Timezone1:IST
Utc Offset1:+5:30

Mazagaon, also spelled Mazgaon and Mazagon (Portuguese era Mazagão[1]), and pronounced by the Christian Bombay East Indians as 'Mazgon' or 'Maz-a-gon' and Marathi-speakers as Mazhgav. It was one of the seven islands of Bombay. It is now a part of the Mumbai Metropolitan Area.

References

Notes
  • Sources• Matharpacady Village Website
  • See also

    Notes and References

    1. Book: D'Cunha, Jose Gerson. The Origins of Bombay. Asian Educational Services. Bombay. 1900. 3. 265. IV The Portuguese Period. 81-206-0815-1. 2009-01-04.