Margao is the second biggest city of Goa in terms of commerce and population. It is the Salcete Taluka and South Goa district’s administrative headquarters. The capital of Goa, Panaji, is 33 kilometres from the area, while the town of Vasco Da Gama is 27 kilometres from here. The River Sal flows along the boundary of Margao.
Areas such as Comba, Davorlim, Navelim, Gogol, Fatorda and Aquem are located close to Margao. The Dabolim Airport is around 23 kilometres from Margao. The Margao Railway Station is also located here and is at the intersection of South Western Railway and the Konkan Railway.
The popular tourist attractions of Colva and Benaulim are only 6 kilometres from here. The National Highway 17 is the main thoroughfare of the city, connecting it to areas like Karwar, Udupi, Bhatkal, Mangalore and Ratnagiri.
Margao real estate is sought-after and offers apartments and villa-based projects. The configurations of property in Margao available are 1, 2, 3 and 4BHK, while the built-up area of projects range from 630 to 2,524 sq ft. There are nine under construction and one upcoming project here. The popular projects under Margao property are Akar Realty’s Gardens, which has 68 units measuring from 1,168 to 1,501 sq ft and Nanu Estates’ Sapana Homes, which has 4 units measuring from 2,044 to 2,389 sq ft. The price of property here has increased by 10 per cent in the past 31 months.
Several educational institutes in the area include St Joseph High School, Parvatibai Chowgule College, Loyola High School, Manovikas High School, Fatima Convent and Presentation Convent. Hospitals in the area include Royal Hospital, Apollo Victor Hospital and City Hospital.