Sanguem
Sanguem (IPA: [/'saːŋɡɛ̃/]; Goan Konkani: सांगें, sāṁge ?) 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.
Sanguem | |
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city | |
Sanguem Location in Goa, India Sanguem Sanguem (India) | |
Coordinates: 15.23°N 74.17°E | |
Country | |
State | Goa |
District | South Goa |
Government | |
• Body | Municipality |
Elevation | 22 m (72 ft) |
Population (2001) | |
• Total | 6,158 |
Languages | |
• Official | Konkani |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
Vehicle registration | GA 09 |
Website | goa |
Geography
Sanguem is located at 15.23°N 74.17°E.[1] It has an average elevation of 22 metres (72 feet).
Demographics
As of 2011 India census,[2] Sanguem had a population of 6444 of which 3162 were males and 3282 females with female sex ratio of 1038 against state average of 973. Sanguem has a literacy rate of 88.39%, lower than the state average of 88.70%: male literacy is 92.41%, and female literacy is 84.49%. In Sanguem, 10.30% or 664 of the population is under 6 years of age. Konkani is the primary language spoken here.
References
- Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Sanguem
- "Sanguem City Population Census 2011 - Goa". Census2011.co.in. Retrieved 17 June 2015.