Daman and Diu are one of the oldest cities in India. Along with Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu are one of the first cities to be colonized by the Portugese explorers. The Union Territory of Daman and Diu is a small combination of a land on the coast and an island. The Union Territory of Daman and Diu covers a land area of approximately 102 sq km. The population of the Union Territory is approximately about 242,911 individuals with a population density of 2400 individuals per sq km. The city of Daman is the capital of the Union Territory of Daman and Diu.