Location of Canacona

Canacona is located in the southernmost part of Goa between the latitudes of 140 55’00’’ to 150 10’ 00’’ North of the equator and 730 55’ 00’’ to 740 15’ 00’’ to the east of Greenwich (Figure 2.1, and 2.2). Canacona Taluka covers an area of 352.02 square kilometer, which is 9.50 percent of the total geographical area of the state or 17.90 percent of the total area of South Goa District. According to 2001 census Canacona taluka has a population of 43,997 people. In terms of area Canacona occupies third rank after Sanguem and Satari whereas, in terms of population it occupies 11 positions.

For administrative purpose Canacona taluka is divided in to seven village Panchayats and one municipal council. Chaudi is the headquarters of Canacona taluka. Chaudi is about 37 Kms from Margao and 37 Kms from Karwar. The town is located on National Highway No. 17, which connects New Mumbai (Panvel) to Cochin. Of the total geographical area of Canacona i.e., 352.02 sq kms about 17.6 sq kms area is urban.

NEIGHBOURS
Canacona Taluka is surrounded by many neighbors. In the north Canacona is bordered by Quepem taluka, in the east with Sanguem Taluka and in the south it shares its border with Uttar Kannada district of Karnataka and on the west Canacona is washed by waves of Arabian Sea.