Nuvem
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| Coordinates: 15°18′32″N 73°56′46″E / 15.30889°N 73.94611°ECoordinates: 15°18′32″N 73°56′46″E / 15.30889°N 73.94611°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Goa |
| District | South Goa |
| Sub-district | Salcete |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Postcode | 403604 |
| Area code(s) | 0832 |
| Website | goa |
Nuvem is a village in Salcete, Goa, situated along the National Highway 17. Its neighbouring villages include Verna, known for its industrial estate; Majorda, known for its beach; and Seraulim. It is located 5 km from its district headquarters Margão, 24 km from Vasco da Gama, and 29 km from the state capital Panjim.
Nuvem is home to two educational institutions: IAM and the Carmel College for Women.
Football is the most popular sport in Nuvem. Konkani tiatrs are also very popular. Nuvem has a go-kart track located on the hill top. A new sporting activity called MILSIM GOA, a variation of paintball, has just started in Gounlley, a ward in Nuvem.
Nuvem has a church known as Igreja Mãe dos Pobres (Mother of the Poor Church) whose feast is celebrated by the villagers on the first Sunday of November.
Nuvem has been featured in headlines in recent years for illegal construction and the demonstrations held against it.
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