Sanguem
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| Coordinates | 15°14′N 74°10′E / 15.23°N 74.17°ECoordinates: 15°14′N 74°10′E / 15.23°N 74.17°E |
| Country | India |
| State | Goa |
| District(s) | South Goa |
| Population | 6,158 (2001[update]) |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+05:30) |
| Area |
• 22 metres (72 ft) |
Sanguem (Konkani सांगे [saːŋɡɛ̃]) is a city and a municipal council in South Goa district in the Indian state of Goa. Notable landmarks include the Sagameshwar Temple, Bhagwan Mahaveer Sanctuary and Mollem National Park and the Salaulim Dam.
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[edit] Geography
Sanguem is located at 15°14′N 74°10′E / 15.23°N 74.17°E.[1] It has an average elevation of 22 metres (72 feet).
[edit] Demographics
As of 2001[update] India census,[2] Sanguem had a population of 6158. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Sanguem has an average literacy rate of 75%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 81%, and female literacy is 69%. In Sanguem, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age. Konkani and Kannada are the main language spoken here.
[edit] References
- ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Sanguem
- ^ "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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