Calangute

Calangute

Infobox Indian Jurisdiction
native_name = Calangute | type = town | latd =15.545 | longd =73.763
state_name = Goa
district = North Goa
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altitude = 0
population_as_of = 2001
population_total = 15,776| population_density =
area_magnitude= sq. km
area_total =
area_telephone =00 91 (0) 8322 27
postal_code = 403516
vehicle_code_range =GA-01
sex_ratio =
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Calangute is a census town in North Goa in the state of Goa, India. It is famous for its beach, visited by domestic and international tourists alike. The peak tourist season is during Christmas and New Year, and during the summer in May. In the monsoon season, June through September, the sea can be rough, and swimming is prohibited.

To the north lies Baga, and south Candolim. Calangute remains warm through the year with little temperature fluctuations. Languages spoken include Konkani, Marathi and English. The town is popular due to water sports, which are offered on the beaches of Calangute.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, [GR|India] Calangute had a population of 15,776. Males constitute 54% of the population and females 46%. Calangute has an average literacy rate of 73%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 78% and female literacy of 67%. 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.


December 2006.

References

External links

* [http://www.holidayiq.com/destinations/Calangute-Overview.html Calangute Beaches Tourism Information]


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