South Goa district facts for kids
South Goa is a cool district in the state of Goa, located in West India. It's part of a beautiful area called the Konkan. To the north, South Goa shares a border with North Goa. To its east and south, you'll find the Uttara Kannada district in the state of Karnataka. And to the west, it has a long coastline along the amazing Arabian Sea.
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Who Lives in South Goa?
Let's look at the people who call South Goa home!
Population Numbers
Based on a count done in 2011, about 639,962 people live in South Goa. That's roughly the same number of people as in the country of Montenegro or the US state of Vermont. Out of all the 640 districts in India, South Goa ranks 515th in terms of population size.
How Crowded Is It?
The district has a population density of about 326 people per square kilometer (or 840 people per square mile). This tells us how many people live in a certain area.
Growing Population
Between 2001 and 2011, the number of people living in South Goa grew by about 8.63%. This is called the population growth rate.
Boys and Girls
For every 1000 males in South Goa, there are about 980 females. This is known as the sex ratio.
How Many Can Read?
About 85.53% of the people in South Goa can read and write. This is called the literacy rate.
Languages Spoken
Most people in South Goa speak Konkani as their first language. A lot of people also speak Marathi. Many people understand English and Hindi too. A small number of people also speak and understand Portuguese.
Images for kids
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Rural Salcete, South Goa
