Mapusa is one of the few major cities of Goa State.Mapusa is a small town clustered around the Mount (Alto). The name Mapusa is thought to be derived from the Konkani word for a ‘measure’ – ‘map’ and the phrase fill up – ‘sa’. Ancient Goan agrarian community had a well established Gaunkari or Community Farming System, where villages formed associations, worked on community land and shared profits. Market day was a major event, with goods brought in from every district to one central area. Mapusa has thus remained a prominent market center for many centuriesThe city is one of best for commercial activity and business and has great Eateries and Several Religious Attraction.
Mapusa’s proximity to many beaches in the north of Goa makes it a suitable for the tourists . The beach towns in North Goa Like Calangute, Candolim, Vagator, Anjuna and Baga, Morjim, Ashwem , Mandrem are in Close Proximity