Candolim

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Goa • India
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Location of Candolim
Coordinates: 15°31′N 73°45′E / 15.52, 73.75
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
Area
• Elevation
• 0 m (0 ft)
District(s) North Goa
Population 8,599 (2001)
Codes
• Pincode
• Telephone
• 403515
• +0832247

Coordinates: 15°31′N 73°45′E / 15.52, 73.75 Candolim is a census town in North Goa in the state of Goa, India. It is situated just south of the famous Calangute beach, and is popular tourist destination. Candolim has one of the most beautiful beaches in this part of the world.

[edit] Geography

Candolim is located at 15.52° N 73.75° E.[1] It has an average elevation of 0 metres (0 feet).

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[edit] Demographics

As of 2001 India census,[2] Candolim had a population of 8599. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Candolim has an average literacy rate of 76%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 81% and female literacy of 70%. 9% of the population is under 6 years of age.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Candolim
  2. ^ Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns. (Provisional). Census Commission of India. Retrieved on 2007-09-03.
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