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Where is Mumbai located in India?

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entrance to Mumbai Harbour — Mumbai Entrance to Mumbai Harbour, marked by the Gateway of India (right foreground).

Mumbai is located in southwestern India and serves as the capital of Maharashtra state. The city is situated on the Konkan coast and acts as the country's principal port on the Arabian Sea.12

Geographically, the city occupies a peninsular site on what is known as Bombay Island, which was originally formed by seven islets lying off the coast. To the east of this landmass lie the sheltered waters of Mumbai (Bombay) Harbor, while the mainland to the east is framed by the Ghats mountain range. Over time, the city has expanded northward to include the island of Salsette, forming the broader metropolitan region of Greater Mumbai.2