Chorão (island)
Chorão, also known as Choddnnem (pronounced choddne the letter m is silent) or Chodan, is an island along the Mandovi River near Tiswadi, Goa, India. It is the largest among other 17 islands of Goa. It is located 5 kilometres (3.1 miles) away from the state capital, the city of Panaji and 10 kilometres (6.2 miles) away from the city of Mapusa.
Chorão
Choddnnem or Chodna Ilha dos Fidalgos | |
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Island | |
Location of Chorão (dark blue) in Ilhas de Goa (light blue) | |
Chorão Chorão | |
| Coordinates: 15°32′50.7″N 73°52′45.8″E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Goa |
| District | North Goa |
| Sub District | Tiswadi |
| Named for | Chudamani (Sanskrit for Precious stones) Ilha dos Fidalgos (Portuguese for Island of Noblemen) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Communidade, Panchayat |
| Elevation | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 5,345 |
| Demonym | Chodnekar or Chorãocar |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Konkani |
| • Also Spoken | Portuguese, English |
| • Historical | Portuguese |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Postcode | 403102 |
| Telephone Code | 0832 |
Chorão is accessible by the ferry from Ribandar. Chorão village is known for its Luso-Goan churches and houses. It is also known for its bird sanctuary. It is one of six major islands between the Mandovi and Zuari, the others being:
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