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Merces, Goa

Coordinates: 15°29′09.7″N 73°51′18.6″E / 15.486028°N 73.855167°E / 15.486028; 73.855167
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Mercês
Morambi-o-Grande
Neighborhood
Mercês is located in Goa
Mercês
Mercês
Mercês is located in India
Mercês
Mercês
Coordinates: 15°29′09.7″N 73°51′18.6″E / 15.486028°N 73.855167°E / 15.486028; 73.855167
Country India
StateGoa
DistrictNorth Goa
TalukaIlhas
Government
 • TypePanchayat
Elevation
8 m (26 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total1,523[1]
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Postcode
403005
Telephone code0832

Mercês is a neighborhood located in the northeastern part of the city of Panaji, capital of the Indian state of Goa. It is completely located on the island of Tiswadi, one of the talukas in the state of Goa. It is located between the Mandovi River and the Bambolim neighborhood. The neighborhood of Mercês is well connected with various tourist destinations such as Bambolim, Panjim, Miramar and Caranzalem. It is well known among the people of Goa due to a famous wedding venue situated here known as Alua Mercês. [tone]Its school is Our Lady of Mercês High School. For accommodations there are a number of houses and villas to rent. One can also get bikes for hire to visit nearby places.[2]

The neighborhood of Mercês is politically connected with the adjoining neighborhood of Santa Cruz, which share an MLA.

References

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  1. ^ "Goa (India): Districts, Cities and Towns - Population Statistics, Charts and Map".
  2. ^ "Merces village in Goa | Information on Merces in North Goa".