Panjim is the capital of the Goa State, in the western Indian Country.

Language: Konkani, Marathi, Hindi, English

Mayor: Tony Rodrigues

Government: Municipal Corporation

Monetary Units: Indian Rupee

Legislature: Unicameral

Established: 1843

Area: 36 km² (14 sq mi)

Elevation: 60 m (197 ft)

Population: 65,586

Climate: Warm and Humid

Codes:

Telephone: +0832
Pincode: 403 001
UN/LOCODE: INPAN
Vehicle: GA-01, GA-07

Principal Attraction: The Church of the Immaculate Conception, Municipal Garden, Dona Paula Beach, Asilshah Palace, the Goa State Museum, Biocholim Mayen Lake, the Hindu Mahalaxmi Temple, the Jama Masjid Mosque, the Chapel of St. Sebastian, ruins of St. Agustin Towers, the Chapel of the Our Lady of the Mount, The Church and Convent of St. Monica and Miramar Beach.

Principal Festivals: Carnival celebrations, Shigmo and Bonderam Festival.

India Government Tourist Office Across town on Church Square, Phone (0832) 223412

Hospital Panjim's Largest Hospital In the west of town, on Avda Dom Joao Castro Ambulances of Hospital, Phone (0832) 46300 or 44566

Pharmacies Hindu Pharma, Phone (0832) 43176 on Church Square

Police Headquarters On Malaca Road, central Panjim.

Head Post Office 200 m west of Pato Bridge.

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