Quepem
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| Coordinates | 15°13′N 74°04′E / 15.22°N 74.07°ECoordinates: 15°13′N 74°04′E / 15.22°N 74.07°E |
| Country | India |
| State | Goa |
| District(s) | South Goa |
| Population | 12,484 (2001[update]) |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+05:30) |
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• 21 metres (69 ft) |
Quepem (Konkani केपे, [kɛpɛ̃]) is a town and a municipal council in South Goa district in the Indian state of Goa.The town is the administrative capital for the Quepem district. Curchorem and Sanvordem are the a major towns located in the Quepem District.
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[edit] Geography
Quepem is located at 15°13′N 74°04′E / 15.22°N 74.07°E.[1] It has an average elevation of 21 metres (69 feet). Located on the bank of River Kushawati.
[edit] Demographics
As of 2001[update] India census,[2] Quepem had a population of 12,484. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Quepem has an average literacy rate of 71%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 76%, and female literacy is 66%. In Quepem, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.
[edit] Festivals
The city is known for the annual Ganeshotsav Festival,Carnival,Shigmostav celebrated with pomp and gaeity.
[edit] References
- ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Quepem
- ^ "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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