Sattari (Sot’tori, pronounced ; Portuguese: Satari) is a sub-district of North Goa district in the state of Goa, India. The headquarters of Sattari taluka is Valpoi (वाळपई) municipal council. It lies in the north-eastern region of Goa where it is known for its greenery and dense forest. Part of the Western Ghats forms the eastern part of the Sattari taluka. The Mandovi River (popularly known as Mhadei in Sattari taluka)
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. Contents 1Geography 2Demographics 3References 4External links Geography Sanguem is located at 15.23°N 74.17°E. It has an average elevation of 22 metres (72 feet). Demographics As of 2011 India census, Sanguem had a population of 6444
Salcete (IPA: ; Romanised Konkani: Saxtti or Xaxtti, IPA: ; Goan Konkani: साष्टी / षाष्टी, Sāṣṭī / ṣāṣṭī ?), also spelt as Salcette, is a geographical area situated in the southern portion of Goa state, on the south-west coast of India. It is a part of the larger Konkan coast of western India. Historically, the settlements south of the Zuari river formed the original Salcete territory. In Konkani, the local language, the region is known as Saxtti or Xaxtti and the natives
Dharbandora is a sub-division and Taluka of Goa, India. At present, it has a population of 30,000 to 40,000 people. Contents 1History 2Administration 3Census Data 2011 4Tourism 5References History The creation of a new Dharbandora Taluka, the 12th Taluka in Goa, was announced by the Chief Minister of Goa Digambar Kamat on 25 March 2010, in his Budget Speech before the Goa Legislative Assembly. A
Mormugao is a seaport city situated in the eponymous Morumugão Sub-District of the district of South Goa, Goa state, India. It has a deep natural harbour and is Goa’s chief port. In 1917, thirty-one settlements were carved out of the Salcete region to form Morumugão with Mormugao seaport as its headquarters. The remaining thirty-five settlements were retained in the Salcete territory and encompass the
Pernem (pronounced ) is a town and a municipal council in North Goa district in the Indian state of Goa. It is the capital of the Pernem Sub-District Contents 1Geography 2Demographics 3Religion 3.1Igreja de São José 3.2Hindu Festivals 4Economy 5Education 6Medical facility 7Transport 8Notable people 9References 10External links Geography Pernem Municipal Area, with the Sub-District of Pernem, Goa. Pernem is one of
Ponda (IPA: ; Goan Konkani: फोंडेें, phoṇde ?; Portuguese: Pondá), also known as Fondya, is a city and a municipal council in the north Goa district of Goa, India. Located in the central area of Goa, Ponda lies 28 km (17 miles) southeast of Panaji, the capital of Goa and 17 km (10.6 miles) northeast of Margao, the district headquarters. Ponda is also known as “Antruz Mahal” because of the presence of numerous famous temples
Quepem (IPA: ; Goan Konkani: केपें, kepem ?) is a town with a municipal council in South Goa district in the Indian state of Goa. The town is the administrative headquarters of the Quepem taluka (sub-district). Contents 1History 2Geography 3Demographics 4Culture 5Attractions 6Educational institutes 7Notable people 8References History The town was established by a Portuguese noble man Deão Jose Paulo de Almeida, the dean (Deão) of the church in AD
Chaudi is a town in the South Goa district and is approximately two kilometres from Canacona.
Canacona (IPA: ; Goan Konkani: काणकोण, kāṇkŏṇ ?) is a city and a municipal council in the district of South Goa, Goa state, India. Canacona taluka includes Patnem, Chaudi, Poinguinim, Loliem-Polem, Agonda, and Gaumdongre. Chaudi is the headquarters and the most developed town in this taluka. The famous Palolem Beach is located in Canacona. Contents 1Geography 2History 3Education 4Demographics 5References 6External links Geography Canacona is located at 15.02°N 74.02°E. It has an average elevation of 10 metres