Aquem
Census town in Goa, India
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Aquem is a census town and a suburb of city of Margao in South Goa district in the state of Goa, India. It is home to the 6th Century Pandava caves which are likely Buddhist in origin.
Aquem | |
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Census town | |
St. Sebastian Church in Aquem | |
 Interactive map of Aquem | |
| Coordinates: 15.2601°N 73.982°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State |  Goa |
| District | South Goa |
| Population (2001) | |
• Total | 4,985 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Konkani |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Vehicle registration | GA |
| Website | goa |
Demographics
As of 2001[update] India census,[1] Aquem had a population of 4985. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Aquem has an average literacy rate of 70%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 55% of the males and 45% of females literate. 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.
