Piedade, Goa
Piedade
Goltim-Navelim | |
|---|---|
Village | |
 Nossa Senhora da Piedade Igreja, Piedade | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Goa |
| District | North Goa |
| Taluka | Ilhas |
| Named for | Our Lady Of Piety |
| Government | |
| • Type | Panchayat |
| • Sarpanch | Manuel Niclau Azavedo |
| Elevation | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | approx. around 3,000 to 4,500 |
| Demonym | Piedadi |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Konkani |
| • Also Spoken (understood) | English, Marathi, Hindi |
| • Historical | Portuguese |
| Religions | |
| • Dominant | Christianity, Hinduism |
| • Minor | Islam, Atheism |
| • Historical | Roman Catholicism |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Postcode | 403505 |
| Telephone code | 08343 |
Piedade is a Village in Ilhas in North Goa District of Goa State, India. It is located 23 km towards East from District headquarters of Panjim 19 km from Tiswadi 23 km from State capital Panjim Piedade Pin code is 403505 and postal head office is Sanquelim Amona (3 km), Volvoi (3 km), Surla (4 km), Cudnem (4 km), Betqui, Candola (5 km) are the nearby Villages to Piedade. Piedade is surrounded by Satari Taluk towards North, Ponda Taluk towards South, Tiswadi Taluk towards South, Dodamarg Taluk towards North Goa Velha, Panaji, Mapusa, Marmagao are the nearby Cities to Piedade. This Place is in the border of the North Goa District and South Goa District South Goa District Mormugao is west towards this place It is near to Arabian sea. There is a chance of humidity in the weather
Demographics of Piedade: Konkani is the Local Language here.[1]
Churches
Nossa Senhora da Piedade Igreja
The Church of Our Lady of Compassion (or Piedade) is located in Piedade which is one of Divar's largest villages that has great panoramic views. The church designed by a Goan priest is known to be the first Christian structure erected here and is a charismatic building dating from the early 18th century.[2]
The Portuguese word for Compassion is Piedade.
Cemeteries
Piedade Cemetery
It is located just near the Church of Our Lady of Compassion (or Piedade) on the hilltop. Many artistic graves can be found here. It houses a chapel. Due to lack of space, niches are being made into the walls for burying the dead.
Schools
Our Lady of Divar School
Until the 2000s this was the only school in th the village. Due to the red color of the building, it is informally called 'Tambde Escola' (Red School).
It is also close to the village centre and the entrance to the São Matias village.
Government
The village panchayat for Goltim-Navelim is in Piedade. Opposite to it is a chapel. The school of Our Lady of Divar is at walking distance from the building. there is a pathway leading up to the The Church of Our Lady of Piedade just next to the panchayat.