Sanguem

Sanguem
सांगें
city
Sanguem
Sanguem

Location in Goa, India

Coordinates: 15°14′N 74°10′E / 15.23°N 74.17°E / 15.23; 74.17Coordinates: 15°14′N 74°10′E / 15.23°N 74.17°E / 15.23; 74.17
Country  India
State Goa
District South Goa
Government
  Body Municipality
Elevation 22 m (72 ft)
Population (2001)
  Total 6,158
Languages
  Official Konkani
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
Vehicle registration GA 09
Website goa.gov.in

Sanguem ([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.

Geography

Sanguem is located at 15°14′N 74°10′E / 15.23°N 74.17°E / 15.23; 74.17.[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

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