Location of Porbandar

The location of Porbandar makes it an important port in the western coast of India. It is strategically located on the extreme west of Gujarat, beside the Arabian Sea.

The strategic location of Porbandar has made the city one of the most important ports in the Indian subcontinent. Porbandar city is a part of Gujarat and is the administrative head of the Porbandar district. The city is situated on the western coast of India.

The Arabian Sea lies to the west of the port city. The city of Porbandar is surrounded by cities and towns like Bhanvad, Upleta and Keshod, on the other three sides. The district of Porbandar is a part of the Kathiawar peninsula.

The geographical coordinates of Porbandar city is 21.63º North Latitude and 69.6º East Longitude. The average elevation of the city is zero feet. Its close proximity to the sea makes the climate of Porbandar, very pleasant. The weather in Porbandar is neither too hot nor extremely cold.

The city of Porbandar can be easily reached from the nearby cities of Rajkot, Junagadh and Jamnagar. The city of Ahmedabad is located at a distance of 412 kilometers. The city of Porbandar is also well connected to other parts of Gujarat and other cities of India.