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Demographic Information
Population
Goa
has the lowest birth rate of 16.8 births per 1000 as against
the national average of 29 births per 1000. Migration from
other states is phenomenal, more than about 10,000 migrants
per year.
Population In Goa (1991 Census)
| SEX |
Rural |
Urban |
Total |
| Male |
3,46,169 |
2,48,621 |
5,94,790 |
| Female |
3,43,872 |
2,31,131 |
5,75,003 |
| Total |
6,90,041 |
4,79,752 |
11,69,793 |
The
four coastal talukas viz. Salcete, Bardez, Tiswadi and Mormugao,
also the most developed in terms of economic growth, infrastructure
and Tourism, are the most populous. They together account
for nearly 64% of the state population with 7.45 lakhs out
of 11.69 lakhs. Among 11 Talukas of Goa, Salcete Taluka
is the most populated (219,897), while Canacona Taluka is
the least populated (40,716).
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