Calangute is a town in
North Goa,
famous for its beach. The beach is the largest in North Goa and visited
by thousands of domestic and international tourists alike. The peak
tourist season is during
Christmas and
New Year,
and during the summer in May. During the monsoon season, from June
through September, the sea can be rough and swimming is prohibited. The
beach offers water sport activities like parasailing and water skiing,
among others.
Demographics
As of the 2011 India census,
Calangute had a population of 13,810. Males constituted 54% of the
population and females 46%. Calangute had an average literacy rate of
73%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; male literacy was 78%
and female literacy 67%. 10% of the population was under 6 years of age.
Education
Calangute has secondary education schools viz. Little Flower of Jesus
High school, St. Josephs High school, Don Bosco High School, Mark
Memorial High School, apart from the Government Primary schools located
in Umtavaddo & Naikavaddo.
In media
Lorna Cordeiro recorded a song in Konkani titled "Calangute" about the town and Calangute Beach.
Notable residents
Bruno Coutinho – captained the Indian football team.
Sports
Like any other Goan
Village
Calangute most famous sport is Football. Calangute Association a
Football club based in calangute represents them in Goas top tier league
the
Goa Professional League
Gallery
Parasailing at Calangute Beach
Parasailing at Calangute beach in December
Boats at Calangute Beach
The tinto (market) at Calangute
Sub-district
Bardez
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