Calangute

Calangute
Town
Waves thrashing at the shore
Calangute, Goa, India.
Calangute
Location of Calangute in Goa
Calangute
Calangute (India)
Coordinates: 15°32′30″N 73°45′43″E / 15.54167°N 73.76194°E / 15.54167; 73.76194
CountryIndia
StateGoa
DistrictNorth Goa
Sub-districtBardez
Population
 (2011)
  Total
13,810
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
403516
Area code0832

Calangute is a town in the North Goa district of the Indian state of Goa. It is famous for its beach, the largest in North Goa and a popular tourist destination. The peak tourist season is during Christmas and New Year, and during the summer in May.