Piedade, Goa


Piedade is an island village located in Ilhas, a northern district in the state of Goa, India. The name comes from the Portuguese word piedade, which means "compassion". It lies 23 km east of the state capital, Panjim, between the taluks of Satari and Ponda. Other nearby villages are Amona, Volvoi, Surla, Cudnem, Betqui, and Candola.
The local language is Konkani.

Churches

Nossa Senhora da Piedade Igreja

The Church of Our Lady of Compassion is located in Piedade. It was designed by a Goan priest in the early 18th century, and was the first Christian structure erected there.

Cemeteries

Piedade Cemetery

The cemetery is located near the Church of Our Lady of Compassion on the hilltop. Due to a lack of space, many artistic graves have been made here with niches in the walls for burying the dead. It also houses a chapel.

Schools

Our Lady of Divar School

Until the 20th century, the Our Lady of Divar School was the only school in the village. Due its red color, it was called Tambde Escola, or the 'Red School'.

Government

The village panchayat is located in Goltim-Navelim and is walking distance from the school of Our Lady.