It is situated 12 km from the mapusa city which is a capital of the Bardez taluka and is one of the largest towns of Goa.

Eastern and Southern Tributaries In the high lands of Guirim the Moide River Stream originates.

Kotrachi nadi begins from the forests of Golali and it joins the main river at the sattari region.

Small Streams like patwal, zarme, Advoi, kothodem and kumbhtol also join the Mapusa river.

The river since ancient times been used a popular waterway to transport agricultural products and spices which developed the Mapusa City.