Shahapur is a town and census town in Thane district in the Indian state of Maharashtra. Shahapur is surrounded by the Western Ghats.

Shahapur
city
Shahapur is located in Maharashtra
Shahapur
Shahapur
Location in Maharashtra, India
Coordinates: 19°27′N 73°20′E / 19.45°N 73.33°E / 19.45; 73.33
Country India
StateMaharashtra
DistrictThane
Elevation
46 m (151 ft)
Languages
 • OfficialMarathi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
ISO 3166 codeIN-MH
Vehicle registrationMH-04
Websitehttp://www.shahapur.co.in/

Geography edit

Shahapur is located at 19°27′N 73°20′E / 19.45°N 73.33°E / 19.45; 73.33.[1] It has an average elevation of 46 metres (151 feet).

Shahapur is also a major supplier of water to Mumbai.[2]

References edit

  1. ^ Falling Rain, Inc.
  2. ^ "Water levels in Mumbai reservoirs reach 90%; city's main lakes overflow causing alarm". 3 August 2016.