Goa though a small state has several important towns. The major towns of Goa are Panaji, Margao, Vasco, Mapusa. The other towns are Ponda, Pernem, Bicholim, Sanquelim, Valpoi and Sanvordem
Panaji is the capital of Goa as well as of the North Goa district. More about Panaji.
Mapusa is one of the important towns of Goa and the capital of Bardez taluka in North Goa. More about Mapusa.
Margao is the capital of South Goa district.
Vasco is the capital of Mormugao taluka in South Goa district. It is a port city and
encompasses the Mormugao Port. Dabolim airport Goa's only airport is very close to this town.
Ponda is next in importance after the big four towns of Goa. It is capital of Ponda taluka in south Goa. It is an industrial area and several industries as well as industrial estates lie in the vicinity.