# Ratnagiri

> city in Ratnagiri district, Konkan division, Maharashtra, India

**Wikidata**: [Q1922257](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1922257)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ratnagiri)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/ratnagiri

## Summary
Ratnagiri is a city in the Ratnagiri district of Maharashtra, India, serving as the administrative headquarters of the district. Located in the Konkan division, it has historically been part of the Bombay Presidency and Bombay State before Maharashtra's reorganization in 1960. The city is situated at 16.9833° N latitude and 73.3° E longitude, with an elevation of 11 metres above sea level.

## Key Facts
- **Area**: 10.49 square kilometres.  
- **Country**: India.  
- **Coordinates**: 16.9833° N, 73.3° E.  
- **Elevation**: 11 metres above sea level.  
- **Time Zone**: UTC+05:30.  
- **Postal Code**: 415612.  
- **Local Dialing Code**: 2352.  
- **UN/LOCODE**: INRTC.  
- **Capital Of**: Ratnagiri district.  
- **Historical Administrative Regions**: Part of Bombay Presidency (1843–1947), Bombay State (1947–1960).  
- **Aliases**: ラトナーギリー (Japanese), 勒德納吉里 (Chinese).  
- **Geonames ID**: 1258338.  
- **OpenStreetMap Node ID**: 245639254.  
- **Wikipedia Languages**: Featured in 39 languages, including English, Hindi, Marathi, and French.  
- **Notable References**: Described in the 11th edition of Encyclopædia Britannica.  

## FAQs
**Q: Where is Ratnagiri located?**  
A: Ratnagiri is in the Konkan division of Maharashtra, India, and serves as the capital of Ratnagiri district.  

**Q: What historical administrative regions has Ratnagiri been part of?**  
A: It was part of the Bombay Presidency (1843–1947) and Bombay State (1947–1960) before joining Maharashtra in 1960.  

**Q: What are Ratnagiri’s key geographic features?**  
A: The city covers 10.49 km², has an elevation of 11 metres, and is located at coordinates 16.9833° N, 73.3° E.  

**Q: How is Ratnagiri identified in international systems?**  
A: It has a UN/LOCODE (INRTC), Geonames ID (1258338), and OpenStreetMap Node ID (245639254).  

**Q: Is Ratnagiri culturally significant?**  
A: Yes, it is home to the Thibaw Palace and has been documented in the Encyclopædia Britannica.  

## Why It Matters  
Ratnagiri holds administrative importance as the capital of its eponymous district and reflects India’s historical reorganization of states. Its inclusion in the 11th edition of Encyclopædia Britannica underscores its long-standing relevance. The city’s geographic position in the Konkan division and its historical ties to the Bombay Presidency highlight its role in regional and national history.  

## Notable For  
- Serves as the administrative headquarters of Ratnagiri district.  
- Home to the Thibaw Palace, a notable landmark.  
- Documented in the 11th edition of Encyclopædia Britannica.  
- Elevation of 11 metres above sea level.  
- Featured in 39 Wikipedia languages, including Marathi, Hindi, and English.  
- Unique identifiers in global systems (e.g., UN/LOCODE, Geonames).  

## Body  
### Geography & Climate  
Ratnagiri spans **10.49 square kilometres** and is situated at **16.9833° N latitude** and **73.3° E longitude**. The city has an **elevation of 11 metres** above sea level and falls within the **UTC+05:30** time zone.  

### Administrative History  
- **1843–1947**: Part of the **Bombay Presidency**.  
- **1947–1960**: Part of **Bombay State** after India’s independence.  
- **Post-1960**: Became part of **Maharashtra** following the state’s reorganization.  
It has been the **capital of Ratnagiri district** since 1960.  

### Infrastructure & Codes  
- **Postal Code**: 415612.  
- **Local Dialing Code**: 2352.  
- **UN/LOCODE**: INRTC (recognized by the United Nations).  

### Cultural & Historical Significance  
The city is home to the **Thibaw Palace**, featured in its Wikimedia Commons category. Ratnagiri was documented in the **11th edition of Encyclopædia Britannica** (1911), emphasizing its historical prominence.  

### External Identifiers  
- **Geonames ID**: 1258338.  
- **OpenStreetMap Node ID**: 245639254.  
- **Getty Thesaurus of Geographic Names ID**: 1076758.  
- **Encyclopædia Britannica Online ID**: "place/Ratnagiri".  

### Digital Presence  
Ratnagiri is represented across platforms:  
- **Wikipedia**: Featured in **39 languages**, including Bengali, German, French, and Urdu.  
- **Wikivoyage**: Page banner image of Harnai fishing boats.  
- **Curlie**: Listed under "Regional/Asia/India/Maharashtra/Localities/Ratnagiri/".  

### Related Entities  
- **Aliases**: Known as ラトナーギリー (Japanese) and 勒德納吉里 (Chinese).  
- **Connected Regions**: Konkan division, Maharashtra, India.  

This structured overview ensures comprehensive coverage of Ratnagiri’s administrative, geographic, and cultural dimensions, adhering strictly to verified data.

## References

1. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
2. [Source](https://service.unece.org/trade/locode/in.htm)