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Mangaluru, Port city in Karnataka, India

Located on India's southwestern coast, Mangaluru stretches along the Arabian Sea with the Western Ghats mountains rising in the background at 22 meters elevation.

The Portuguese established trading posts in Mangaluru during the 16th century, connecting the city's port with Persian Gulf merchants and European commercial networks.

The Karavali Utsav festival in Mangaluru presents traditional buffalo races, regional music performances, and local food exhibitions every January and February.

The Mangaluru International Airport connects the city with direct flights to major destinations in India and the Middle East throughout the year.

The region produces 70 percent of India's coffee exports and processes large quantities of cashews through its port facilities and processing units.

Location: Dakshina Kannada district

Elevation above the sea: 22 m

Shares border with: Udupi

GPS coordinates: 12.86981,74.84301

Latest update: June 2, 2025 18:11

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