Sanguem | |
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city | |
Coordinates: 15°14′N74°10′E / 15.23°N 74.17°E | |
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 | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
Vehicle registration | GA 09 |
Website | goa |
Sanguem 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 is located at 15°14′N74°10′E / 15.23°N 74.17°E . [1] It has an average elevation of 22 metres (72 feet).
As of 2011 [update] India census, [2] Sanguem had a population of 6,444 inhabitants, of which 3,162 were males and 3,282 females with female sex ratio of 1,038 against state average of 973. Sanguem has a literacy rate of 88.39%, compared to the state average of 88.70%: male literacy is 92.41%, and female literacy 84.49%. In Sanguem, 10.30% or 664 of the population is under 6 years of age. Konkani is the primary language spoken here.
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