Penha de França, Goa
Penha de França | |
|---|---|
Town | |
| Coordinates: 15°32′02″N 73°49′27″E / 15.53389°N 73.82417°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Goa |
| District | North Goa |
| Sub-district | Bardez |
| Population (2001) | |
• Total | 15,375 |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Postcode | 403101 |
| Area code | 0832 |
Penha de França is a town in Bardez, Goa in India. It is north of the capital Panjim in North Goa. It takes its name from the patroness of its church, Nossa Senhora da Penha de França which it shares with Penha de França in Lisbon. It is the birthplace of writer Vimala Devi.