Sanguem
| Sanguem सांगें | |
|---|---|
| city | |
  Sanguem  Sanguem Location in Goa, India | |
| Coordinates: 15°14′N 74°10′E / 15.23°N 74.17°ECoordinates: 15°14′N 74°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 | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Vehicle registration | GA 09 |
| Website |
goa |
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.[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 2015-06-17.