Karwar, Coastal district capital in Uttara Kannada, India
Karwar stands at the intersection of the Kali River and Arabian Sea, featuring a natural harbor surrounded by five forested islands and sandy beaches.
The Portuguese established trade routes through Karwar in 1510, marking the beginning of international maritime commerce at this natural deep-water port.
The population of 77,139 residents primarily communicates in Kannada and Konkani languages, maintaining traditional fishing and maritime activities throughout generations.
The municipal tourism office provides information about local attractions at the RTO Office complex on Goa Main Road, near National Highway 17.
Rabindranath Tagore composed his first major literary work, Prakritir Pratishodh, while staying in this coastal town during 1882.
Location: Uttara Kannada District
Elevation above the sea: 9 m
Shares border with: Ponda
GPS coordinates: 14.81209,74.13192
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:16
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