Canacona

Canacona

Infobox Indian Jurisdiction
native_name = Canacona | type = city | latd = 15.02| longd = 74.02
state_name = Goa
district = South Goa
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altitude = 10
population_as_of = 2001
population_total = 11,900| population_density =
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:"For the taluk, see Canacona taluk"Canacona Or कनकोना(Konkani- कनकोना Kankon) is a city and a municipal council in South Goa district in the state of Goa, India.Canacona or Kankon Taluka includes places such as :Advota,Patnem,Chaudi,Poinguinim,Agonda and Gaumdongre.The famous Palolem beach is located in this Taluka. [ [http://www.hampi.in/downloads/canacona.pdf Canacona Map] ]

Geography

Canacona is located at coord|15.02|N|74.02|E| [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/33/Kankon.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Canacona] ] . It has an average elevation of 10 metres (32 feet).

Demographics

As of 2001 India census [GR|India] , Canacona had a population of 11,900. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Canacona has an average literacy rate of 72%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 78% and female literacy of 66%. 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.

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