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4-530: São Jacinto is an inhabited island in the estuary of the Zuari River in the Indian state of Goa . The island is closest to the southern banks of the estuary and is connected to the mainland by a causeway. The island houses a defunct lighthouse built during Portuguese rule of Goa. A church dedicated to St. Hyacinth of Poland ( São Jacinto ) and a chapel dedicated to St. Dominic ( São Domingo ) overlook

8-1050: Is the largest river in the state of Goa , India . It is a tidal river which originates at Hemad-Barshem in the Western Ghats . The Zuari is also referred to as the Aghanashani in the interior regions. It flows in a south-westerly direction through the talukas of Tiswadi, Ponda, Mormugao, Salcete, Sanguem and Quepem. The Zuari is 92 km long, but is connected to other rivers and canals such as Mandovi river (62 km in length) and Cumbarjua Canal (15 km). The other rivers in Goa are shorter such as Terekhol (22 km), Chapora (29 km), Baga (5 km), Sal (16 km), Talpona (11 km), and Galgibag (4 km). Their lengths and widths vary with tidal and other seasonal flooding. The tributaries of Zuari include Kushawati River , Guleli River and Uguem River . The Zuari and Mandovi Rivers form an estuarine system. They are

12-741: The backbone of Goa's agricultural industry. The Cumbarjua Canal , linking the two rivers has enabled ships navigate to the interior regions to the iron ore mines. The waters of the Mandovi and Zuari both flush out into the Arabian Sea at Cabo Aguada, a common point forming the Mormugao harbour. The port city of Vasco da Gama, Goa lies on the mouth of the Zuari River. 15°25′N 73°54′E  /  15.417°N 73.900°E  / 15.417; 73.900 This article related to

16-588: The waters of the river towards the east. Since the village is a residential area, tourists are not allowed to visit. The natives also do not sell or rent out any of the properties to those from outside the village. 15°24′22″N 73°51′47″E  /  15.406°N 73.863°E  / 15.406; 73.863 This article related to a location in the Indian state of Goa is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Zuari River The Zuari River Zuvari, pronounced [zuwəːriː] )

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