Velha Goa
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Velha Goa
Adlem Gõi / Pornne Gõi | |
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city | |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 5,411 |
| UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
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| Criteria | Cultural: ii, iv, vi |
| Reference | 234 |
| Inscription | 1986 (10th Session) |
Introduction
Velha Gôa (Adlem Gõi / Pornne Gõi in Konkani) was the capital of Gôa till 1843. The capital was then shifted to a village about 9 kilometres to its west called Pangim (Ponnjê in Konkani), due to plague. It is often misunderstood for the village of Gôa Velha (Vhoddlem Gõi in Konkani) which lies around 5 kilometres to its south.