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Mangaluru is a major industrial port city in India.

Mangalore Tourist Map
Mangalore Tourist Map

It sits on the west coast within the state of Karnataka. The city is positioned between the Arabian Sea and the Western Ghats mountains. It is located north of the Kerala border and south of Goa. The city is a vital economic center for the region. It serves as a hub for industry, business, education, and healthcare.

KMC Hospital near Jyothi circle in Mangalore - 1
KMC Hospital near Jyothi circle in Mangalore - 1

Geography and climate shape the daily life in Mangaluru. The landscape features rolling hills and coconut palms. The ground is made of hard laterite soil. Rivers flow through the area, including the Netravati and Gurupura.

Ullal Bridge Mangalore
Ullal Bridge Mangalore

The city experiences a tropical monsoon climate. This weather is driven by the southwest monsoon. The city sits at an average elevation above mean sea level. This environment supports its role as a growing urban center.

Transport is a defining feature of the city's infrastructure. Mangaluru is the only city in Karnataka with four modes of transport. These modes include air, road, rail, and sea.

Mangalore Airport jet bridge
Mangalore Airport jet bridge

The city has its own international airport. The sea port is a massive part of the economy. It is India's seventh largest container port. This port handles 75 percent of India's coffee and cashew exports. It also holds part of the Indian strategic petroleum reserves.

The name Mangaluru has deep cultural roots. It is named after the Hindu deity Mangaladevi. Legend says a princess named Premaladevi became a disciple of Matsyendranath. He renamed her Mangaladevi after her conversion. The city was named for the temple built in her honor.

Clock Tower to Nehru Maidan Road in Mangalore - 2
Clock Tower to Nehru Maidan Road in Mangalore - 2

Other cultures have different names for the city. In Tulu, the language of the region, it is called Kudla. This means "junction" because of the river confluence. In Arabic, it was known as Manjalūr. The British used the name Mangalore for a long time.

History shows that many powerful empires controlled Mangaluru. The Mauryan empire ruled during the third century BCE. Later, the Alupa and Vijayanagara empires held power.

1652 Sanson Map of India - Geographicus - India-sanson-1652
1652 Sanson Map of India - Geographicus - India-sanson-1652

In 1526, the Portuguese took possession of the city. They held commercial interests there until 1695. Later, the city was a point of conflict. It was contested by the British and the Kingdom of Mysore. Tipu Sultan ruled the city and called it Jalalabad. The British eventually annexed it in 1799.

Political changes shaped the modern state of Karnataka. After Indian independence in 1947, Mangaluru was part of the Madras Presidency. In 1956, it was unified with Mysore State. Today, it is one of India's fastest developing cities. It is part of the Smart Cities Mission. This is a national plan to develop 100 smart cities. The Mangaluru City Corporation manages the city through 60 wards.

Economic data highlights the city's importance to Karnataka. The Dakshina Kannada district serves as the administrative headquarters. This district has a very high per capita income. It also has a high gross state domestic product. Only Bengaluru has a higher figure in the state.

Cognizant (CTS) campus at Bendoor in Mangalore city
Cognizant (CTS) campus at Bendoor in Mangalore city

The city continues to grow as a center for startups. It remains a vital link in Indian Ocean trade. The combination of natural resources and transport makes it unique.

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