Cavite

Cavite, officially known as the Province of Cavite (Tagalog: Lalawigan ng Kabite; Chavacano: Provincia de Cavite), is a province located in the Calabarzon region of Luzon, Philippines. Positioned on the southern shores of Manila Bay and southwest of Manila, it is one of the most industrialized and rapidly growing provinces in the country. As of 2020, it had a population of 4,344,829, making it the most populated province in the Philippines, excluding the independent cities of Cebu from Cebu’s population figure.

Trece Martires is the de facto capital and the seat of the provincial government, while Imus serves as the official (de jure) capital. The largest city in the province is the City of Dasmariñas.

For more than 300 years, Cavite played a pivotal role in the Philippines’ colonial history and the fight for independence, earning it the title “Historical Capital of the Philippines.” It served as the cradle of the Philippine Revolution, ultimately leading to the Philippines’ renunciation of Spanish colonial rule and the Philippine Declaration of Independence on June 12, 1898, in Kawit. Cavite City, the former provincial capital, was a significant hub for the Manila galleon, playing a crucial role in commerce between Asia and Latin America.

Originally an agricultural province, the northern cities of Bacoor, Imus, and Dasmariñas (with a combined population of 1,864,560 in the 2020 Census) have evolved into suburbs of Manila due to extensive urbanization in the late 20th century. Consequently, Cavite is part of the Greater Manila Area.

Demographics

According to the 2015 Census data for Cavite, here’s a summary of the demographic information you provided:

1. Age Groups and Populations:
   • The age group with the highest population in Cavite was individuals aged 15 to 19, totaling 361,233 individuals.
   • The age group with the lowest population was those aged 80 and over, comprising 21,355 individuals.
2. Age Group Aggregates:
   • When grouping age categories:
     • Those aged 14 and below, including infants, babies, children, and young adolescents/teenagers, constituted approximately 28.75% of the total population, amounting to 1,057,587 individuals.
     • The age group of 15 to 64, representing the economically active population and potential workforce, made up a significant 67.27% of the population, totaling 2,474,354 individuals.
     • The old dependent population, consisting of senior citizens aged 65 and over, accounted for 3.98% of the total population, equivalent to 146,360 individuals.
3. Age Dependency Ratios:
   • The calculated Age Dependency Ratios provide insights into the population’s dependency on different age groups:
     • For every 100 individuals in the working age population, there were 43 youth dependents (aged 14 and below) and 6 aged/senior citizens (aged 65 and over).
     • In total, there were 49 dependents (combining young and old-age) for every 100 of the working population.
4. Median Age:
   • The median age of Cavite in 2015 was 26 years. This statistic indicates that half of the population was younger than 26, while the other half was older than 26. It provides an essential measure of the age distribution within the province.

These statistics offer a comprehensive overview of the age distribution and dependency ratios in Cavite as of 2015. Please note that demographic data can change over time due to various factors, such as birth rates, migration, and aging populations, so more recent data may reveal different patterns.

Economy

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.