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| At a Glance |
| Location: |
Western side of the foothills of the Western Ghats
Latitude - 20° 2' 51" N to 20° 21' 36 " N
Longitude - 72° 54' 41" N to 73° 13' 13 " N |
| Area: |
491 sq km |
| Population: |
2,20,451 (Census 2001). Tribes constitute over 62% of the total population.
Major tribes are Dhodia, Kokna, Varli. |
| Capital: |
Silvassa |
| Forest & Tree Cover: |
About 53% of the geographical area (40% is designated as "reserved cover"). |
| Languages: |
Gujarati, Marathi, Portugese, Hindi, Bhili |
| Climate: |
Summer (March to June) – Warm, 24° to 38°C
Monsoon (July to August) – Warm, Annual Rainfall, 2,000 to 2,500 mm
Winter (November to February) – Cool, 11° to 22°C |
| Best time to visit: |
November to March |
| Major Attractions: |
Forests, wildlife, gardens, tribal culture, heritage |
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