Machilipatnam

Machilipatnam, also known as Masulipatnam or Bandar or Masula, is a city and a special grade municipality in Krishna district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. The town existed since 3rd century BC (Satavahana period) when it was known as 'Maisolos' (Ptolemy) and as 'Masalia' (Periplus). It is located on the southeastern or Coromandel Coast of India. Situated on one of the mouths of the river Krishna at the Bay of Bengal, Machilipatnam is the administrative center of Krishna District in the state of Andhra Pradesh. Area Code: 8672