Sion, Mumbai

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Sion, Mumbai, Suburban district in northern Mumbai, India.

Located at the center of Mumbai, Sion features a combination of commercial establishments, housing complexes, and educational institutions along its main avenues.

The Portuguese established control over Sion in 1543, naming it after Mount Zion in Jerusalem and constructing a chapel near the current railway station.

Educational institutions in Sion, including K.J. Somaiya Institute and SIES College, contribute to the intellectual development of thousands of students each year.

The railway station in Sion connects residents to both the central and harbor railway lines, making it a major transportation junction in Mumbai.

The Sion Fort, constructed on a hilltop during the colonial period, marks the historical boundary between Mumbai and the former Salsette Island.

Location: Maharashtra

GPS coordinates: 19.04000,72.86000

Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:43

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