Historical Capital of the Philippines

Economic Strengths

  1. Manufacturing (electronics, automotive)
  2. Tourism (historical sites, beaches)
  3. Agriculture (rice, corn, fruits)
  4. Real estate development
  5. Information Technology (IT) hubs

Demographic Advantages

  1. Large workforce (67.27% aged 15-64)
  2. Young population (28.75% aged 14 and below)
  3. Median age: 26

Key Attractions

  1. Trece Martires (de facto capital)
  2. Imus (official capital)
  3. Dasmariñas City (largest city)
  4. Cavite City (historical hub)
  5. Corregidor Island (tourism)

Opportunities

  1. Infrastructure development (roads, ports)
  2. Tourism expansion
  3. IT-BPO growth
  4. Manufacturing investments
  5. Education and skills training

Challenges

  1. Traffic congestion
  2. Environmental conservation
  3. Public health
  4. Disaster resilience

Why Invest in Cavite?

Cavite offers:

  1. Strategic location (Calabarzon region)
  2. Skilled workforce
  3. Modern infrastructure
  4. Rich history and culture
  5. Government support
NameCity/ MunicipalityPopulation (2020)Population (2015)Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020)Area (km2)Density (2020), per km2Brgy count
Alfonsomunicipality59,30651,8392.87%66.5889132
Amadeomunicipality41,90137,6492.28%36.921,13526
Bacoorcity (CC)664,625600,6092.16%46.1714,39573
Carmonamunicipality106,25697,5571.81%29.753,57214
Cavite Citycity (CC)100,674102,806-0.44%10.899,24584
Dasmariñascity (CC)703,141659,0191.37%90.137,80175
General Emilio Aguinaldomunicipality23,97322,2201.61%42.1356914
General Mariano Alvarezmunicipality172,433155,1432.25%9.4018,34427
General Triascity (CC)450,583314,3037.88%90.015,00633
Imuscity (CC), capital496,794403,7854.46%171.662,89497
Indangmunicipality68,69965,5990.98%74.9091736
Kawitmunicipality107,53583,4665.48%25.154,27623
Magallanesmunicipality23,85122,7271.02%73.0732616
Maragondonmunicipality40,68737,7201.61%164.6124727
Mendezmunicipality34,87931,5292.15%43.2780624
Naicmunicipality160,987111,4548.05%75.812,12430
Noveletamunicipality49,45245,8461.61%16.433,01016
Rosariomunicipality110,807110,7060.02%7.6114,56120
Silangmunicipality295,644248,0853.76%209.431,41264
Tagaytaycity (CC)85,33071,1813.89%65.001,31334
Tanzamunicipality312,116226,1887.01%78.333,98541
Ternatemunicipality24,65323,1571.33%59.9341110
Trece Martirescity (CC)210,503155,7136.55%39.105,38413
Cavite Total4,344,8293,678,3013.57%1,526.282,847829

Economy

Fiscal YearAnnual Regular IncomeChange
20091,994,930,958.00–
20102,030,910,344.001.80%
20112,210,728,104.008.85%
20122,237,783,644.901.22%
20132,253,485,663.000.70%
20142,496,437,434.0010.78%
20152,852,751,064.0014.27%
20163,066,758,338.117.50%
End notes:Annual Regular Income = Locally Sourced Revenue + Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) Current Year + Other Shares from National Tax CollectionLocally Sourced Revenue = Real Property Tax (General Fund) + Tax on Business + Other Taxes + Regulatory Fees + Service/User Charges + Receipts from Economic Enterprises

Cavite is a fast-growing province with a booming real estate industry. There are numerous residential and commercial real estate developments in the province. The most popular areas for real estate development are the cities of Bacoor, Imus, Dasmariñas, and General Trias.

Some of the most notable real estate developments in Cavite include the Ayala Land’s Vermosa and the Filinvest’s City di Mare. These projects feature a mix of residential, commercial, and leisure spaces that cater to different lifestyles and preferences.