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Satara

city in Maharashtra, India

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Country: India
State: Maharashtra
District: Satara
Established: 16th century
Founded by: Shahu I
Named after: 'Saat Tara' or Saat Tare meaning Seven Stars denoting the seven hill forts in the adjoining areas of the city
Type: Municipal Council
Body: Satara Municipal Council
Total: 22.42 km (8.66 sq mi)
Elevation: 742 m (2,434 ft)
Demonym: Satarkar
Official: Marathi
Time zone: UTC+5:30 ( IST )
Pin: 415001, 415002, 415003, 415004, 415005, 415006
Telephone code: 02162
Vehicle registration: MH-11
Website: sataranp .in

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Satara (pronunciation) (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. The city was established in the 16th century and was the seat of the Chhatrapati of the Maratha Empire, 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.