Sattari
For the mountain peak, see Satari (mountain peak).
Sattari (Konkani: सत्तरी Sot'tori, pronounced [sɔt̪t̪ɔriː]; Portuguese: Satari) is the headquarters of Satari taluka in the north-east of Goa known for its greenery and dense forest. Its headquarters is Valpoi. The Western Ghats form the eastern part of the Sattari taluka. The Mandovi River is considered to be the lifeline of Sattari. It has a geographical area of 490 km2; the Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary covers 208 km2 of this area.
Valpoi is represented by Congress MLA Vishwajit Rane in the Goa Assembly. He is a 2nd time MLA.
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