South Goa

South Goa is a district and city located in Goa State of India. This article provides an in depth look at South Goa district overview, population, demographic information, household data, administration, and a list of its Taluka or sub-districts.

South Goa District overview


South Goa is Town in Goa serves as administrative headquarter of South Goa district. Total area of South Goa District is 1,966 km² including 1,667 km² rural area and 299 km² urban area. There are 5 Talukas part of South Goa District for administrative purpose. When it about rural area of South Goa District, South Goa has 140 villages.

Sanguem is the largest tehsil in South Goa district by area covering 888.44 km2 and Mormugao is the smallest tehsil in South Goa district by area covering 109.12 km2. Salcete is the largest tehsil by population while Canacona is the smallest tehsil by population in South Goa district.

Population of South Goa District


As of the 2011 census, South Goa district has a population of approximately 640,537 peoples which is divided into urban population of 413,733 and rular population of 226,804. The population density in South Goa region is about 326.0 persons per square kilometer.

# Male Female Total
Total 322,463 318,074 640,537
Rural 111,528 115,276 226,804
Urban 210,935 202,798 413,733

Households of South Goa District


There are about 151,845 houses in the district, including 98,341 urban houses and 53,504 rural houses. The average household size is about 4.22 people

Type Households
Total 151,845
Rural 53,504
Urban 98,341

List Of Taluka in South Goa District


South Goa district is divided into several Talukas or tehsils for administrative convenience. There are 5 tehsils in South Goa district. Each tehsil is headed by a Tehsildar, who is responsible for revenue administration and law and order. The following is a list of Taluka in South Goa:

Taluka Area(km²) Population
Canacona 352.0 45,172
Mormugao 109.1 154,561
Quepem 318.2 81,193
Salcete 298.2 294,464
Sanguem 888.4 65,147

Frequently Asked Question About South Goa District


How many villages are there in South Goa district ?

There are 140 villages in the South Goa district.

What is the population of South Goa district ?

As of the 2011 census, The population of South Goa district is 640,537

How many town or city are there in South Goa district ?

There are 23 town or city in the South Goa district.

How many Taluka in South Goa district ?

There are 5 Taluka in South Goa district.

Which is the largest Taluka in South Goa district

Sanguem is the largest Taluka in South Goa district.

Which is the smallest Taluka in South Goa district ?

Mormugao is the smallest Taluka in South Goa district.

Which is the most populated Taluka in South Goa district ?

Salcete is the most populated Taluka in South Goa district.

Which is the least populated Taluka in South Goa district ?

Canacona is the most least populated Taluka in South Goa district.

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