Divar

The island of Divar (formerly Piedade) (Konkani: Divaddi, pronounced [d̪iːwaːɽiː]) (derived from the word Dipavati or 'small Island' in Konkani) lies in the Mandovi river in the Indian state of Goa.

For the village in Iran, see Divar, Iran.

Divar
Ilha de Piedade
Island
Divar
Divar
Coordinates: 15°31′31.6″N 73°53′59.9″E
Country India
StateGoa
DistrictNorth Goa
TalukaIlhas
Named forDipavati or 'small Island'
Government
 • Type2 Panchayats,
3 Communidades
Elevation
8 m (26 ft)
Population
 • Totalapprox. 2,250
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Postcode
403403
Telephone code0832

It is one of six major islands within the Mandovi, the others being:

  • Ilha de Goa,
  • Chorão,
  • Vanxim,
  • Cumbarjua,
  • St Estevam and
  • Several other small mangrove islands and sand banks.
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