Where Is Mangalore Located?

Mangaluru (Mangalore) is a major coastal city in Karnataka, India, situated in Dakshina Kannada district on the southwestern Malabar Coast, overlooking the Arabian Sea.

Key facts:

• Population: ~620,000 (metro ~1M)
• Major port: New Mangalore Port (India's 7th largest)
• Economy: Petrochemicals, IT, tiles, cashew processing, fishing, education
• Culture: Tulu, Konkani, Kannada, Beary languages; Yakshagana theater, Kambala buffalo race
• Climate: Tropical monsoon; gateway to Western Ghats biodiversity hotspot

It's a key educational, commercial, and cultural hub for coastal Karnataka and the Konkan region.