Cortalim
Cortalim (pronounced [kuʈʈʰaːɭĩː]) is a village in Morumugão, Goa, India. Its native Goan population is entirely Catholic and their main occupations include fishing and agriculture. Located on the banks of the Zuari River, it was previously known as Kushasthale.
Cortalim | |
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village | |
River Zuari near Cortalim | |
Cortalim Location of Cortalim in Goa Cortalim Cortalim (India) | |
| Coordinates: 15°23′52″N 73°54′38″E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Goa |
| District | South Goa |
| Sub-district | Mormugao |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8 km2 (3 sq mi) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 15,000 |
| • Density | 1,900/km2 (4,900/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Postcode | 403710 |
| Area code | 0832 |
| Vehicle registration | GA 06 |
The village is well known as the former site of an ancient temple dedicated to Shiva. There is also a cross commemorating the arrival of Christianity, together with St Philip and James Church. A new road bridge is being constructed at Cortalim as part of the elevated road scheme that connects South and North Goa.
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