Agassaim

Agassaim
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Agassaim Location of Agassaim in Goa and India
Coordinates	15°25′N 73°54′E
Country	India
State	Goa
District(s)	North Goa
Time zone	IST (UTC+05:30)
Area • Elevation	• 1 metre (3.3 ft)

Agassaim or Agacaim lies on the banks of Zuari River, northwest of Goa, surrounded by Panjim on the north, Margao to the south, Vasco da Gama on the west and Ponda to the east, thus making it a main connection between north and south Goa via the Zuari Bridge. It lies in the tiswadi taluka in the North District. Agassaim is famous for its Goan Sausages (Chourisaa).

Geography

Agassaim is located at 15.42°N 73.90°E / 15.42; 73.90. It has an average elevation of 1 metres (3 feet).

History

Agassaim has always played an active role in the political scenario of Goa be it "Save Goa Campaign" or "the Konkani agitation in 1986". During these events, 7 martyrs died for the Konkani language.