It is bounded on its north and west by the Mapusa River, with Salvador do Mundo remaining exactly opposite to it.

To the south is the river Mandovi with Ribandar opposite to it and to its east is the St Bartholomew's Church.

The first diocesan priest to be confirmed as Vicar of Our Lady of Grace Church was Fr.

The Feast of Our Lady of Grace Church is celebrated on the third Sunday of May every year.

During Portuguese times the affluence of the people of Chorão Island attracted merchants even from foreign lands who came with their merchandise luxury goods, and the Feast of Nossa Senhora da Graça was an occasion for such gathering at a grand fair.