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Satara | |
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![]() View from Ajinkyatara Fort of the city of Satara (Maharashtra) | |
Location of Satara in Maharashtra | |
Coordinates: 17°41′17″N 74°00′22″E / 17.688°N 74.006°E | |
Country | ![]() |
State | ![]() |
District | Satara |
Established | 16th century |
Founded by | Shahu I |
Named for | 'Saat Tara' or Saat Tare meaning Seven Stars denoting the seven hill forts in the adjoining areas of the city |
Government | |
• Type | Municipal Council |
• Body | Satara Municipal Council |
Area | |
• Total | 22.42 km2 (8.66 sq mi) |
Elevation | 742 m (2,434 ft) |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 179,147 (2,011)[1] |
Demonym | Satarkar |
Language | |
• Official | Marathi |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
PIN | 415001, 415002, 415003, 415004, 415005, 415006 |
Telephone code | 02162 |
Vehicle registration | MH-11 |
Website | sataranp |
Satara (ISO: Sātārā) is a city located in the Satara District of Maharashtra state of India, near the confluence of the river Krishna and its tributary, the Venna.[2] The city was established in the 16th century and was the seat of the Chhatrapati of the Maratha Kingdom, Shahu I.
) (It is the headquarters of Satara Tehsil, as well as the Satara District. The city gets its name from the seven forts (Sat-Tara) which are around the city. The city is known as a Soldier's city as well as Pensioner's city. The city had a population of 179,147 in 2011.[3]