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Vagator

Goa, India · Asia

About Vagator

Vagator is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Morjim, 21km from Goa Beaches.

Vagator is a town located in Goa, India. With a population of 14,986, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Vagator sits in India, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Kolkata time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Vagator to your route.

About Vagator

Chapora Fort (Konkani pronunciation: [ʃɑːpoːɾɑː], Devanagari: शापोरा), located in Bardez, Goa, rises high above the Chapora River. The site is the location of a fort built by Adil Shahi dynasty ruler Adil Shah and called Shahpoora, whose name was altered to Shapora (chapora) by Malvankar on the request of the

Read more Portuguese. Malvankars were naval army of Shivaji, who remained in the surrounding villages. It is now a popular tourist spot and offers a view north across the Chapora River to Morjim.

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Vagator offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Vagator located?

Vagator is located in Goa, India, Asia. The coordinates are 15.5977 latitude, 73.7450 longitude.

What is the population of Vagator?

Vagator has a population of approximately 14,986 people, making it a town in India.

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Quick Information

Population
14,986
Continent
Asia
Country
India
Region
Goa
Timezone
Asia/Kolkata
Coordinates
15.5977, 73.7450

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in India

Police
100
Ambulance
102
Fire
101
All emergencies
112
Driving side
left
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Worth the detour from Vagator

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

beach

Goa Beaches

India's smallest state offers miles of golden coastline from the lively shores of Baga and Calangute to the serene sands of Palolem.

21 km · about 25 min drive

cathedral

Basilica of Bom Jesus

A UNESCO-listed 16th-century Baroque church in Old Goa housing the mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier in an ornate silver casket.

21 km · about 25 min drive

cathedral

Se Cathedral, Old Goa

One of the largest churches in Asia, a Portuguese-era cathedral with a striking single remaining tower and the Golden Bell, the largest in Goa.

21 km · about 25 min drive

When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Vagator.

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4 km awayPop. 2,000

Calangute

🇮🇳 India

6 km awayPop. 17,446

Mandrem

🇮🇳 India

7 km awayPop. 8,336

Mapusa

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7 km awayPop. 40,122

Saligao

🇮🇳 India

7 km awayPop. 6,280

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