Vasai
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Vasai (शुर्पारक) वसई |
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Vasai Fort entrance
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 Vasai (शुर्पारक)
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| Coordinates: 19°28′N 72°48′E / 19.47°N 72.8°ECoordinates: 19°28′N 72°48′E / 19.47°N 72.8°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Maharashtra |
| District | Palghar |
| Government | |
| • Body | Vasai Virar Municipal Corporation |
| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) |
| Population (2007) | |
| • Total | 49,337 |
| Demonym(s) | Vasaikar |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Marathi |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Post Office Pin Code | 401201/2 |
| Telephone code | 91250 |
| Vehicle registration | MH48 |
| Vidhan Sabha constituency | [1] |
Vasai (English 
i/ˈvɑːseɪ/), historically known as Bassein or Baçaim is a historical suburban town in Palghar district, north of Mumbai in the Maharashtra state of India. It forms a part of Vasai-Virar city.
The Portuguese built Bassein Fort here to strengthen their naval superiority over the Arabian Sea. In the 18th century, the fort was taken over by the Maratha army and fell in 1739 after a three-year-long campaign.
The British then took over the territory from the Marathas in the First Anglo-Maratha War.
Overall climate is equable with high rainfall days and very few days of extreme temperatures. The temperature varies from 22–36 °C (72–97 °F). In winter temperature is between 12–25 °C (54–77 °F) while summer temperature ranges from 36–41 °C (97–106 °F). Out of total rainfall, 80% rainfall is experienced during June to October. Average annual rainfall is 2,000–2,500 mm (79–98 in) and humidity is 61—86%, making it a humid-prehumid zone. The driest days are in winter while the wettest days are experienced in July.
The eastern part of Vasai is highly industrialised, with small- and medium-scale units producing a wide variety of goods.
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