Candolim
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| Coordinates | 15°31′N 73°45′E / 15.52°N 73.75°E |
| Country |  India |
| State | Goa |
| District(s) | North Goa |
| Population | 8,599 (2001[update]) |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Area • Elevation |
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Candolim is a census town in North Goa in the state of Goa, India. It is situated just south of the famous Calangute beach, and is popular tourist destination. Candolim has one of the most beautiful beaches in this part of the world.
During Portuguese rule, Candolim became the first village to be entirely converted to Christianity in Bardez by the Franciscans.[1]
[edit] Demographics
As of 2001[update] India census,[2] Candolim had a population of 8599. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Candolim has an average literacy rate of 76%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 81% and female literacy of 70%. 9% of the population is under 6 years of age.
[edit] References
- ^ Conversions and citizenry: Goa under Portugal 1510-1610, Délio de Mendonça, Concept Publishing Company, 2002, p.405
- ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. http://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999. Retrieved 2008-11-01.
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