Nuvem
| Nuvem | |
|---|---|
| Village | |
  Nuvem  Nuvem Location of Nuvem in Goa | |
| 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 |
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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.[1]
Nuvem has been featured in headlines in recent years for illegal construction and the demonstrations held against it.