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Microtel Inn & Suites in Cavite is a 57-room hotel situated in the flourishing town of Gen. Trias, Cavite, just south of Metro Manila |
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Cradled in the lush hillsides of Ternate, Cavite, just 90 minutes from Anilao, Caylabne bay Resort is a destination of mystery |
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The newest and nearest island resort destination is accessible from anywhere in the metropolis |
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of the Philippines located on the southern shores of Manila Bay in the CALABARZON region in Luzon, just 30 kilometers south of Manila. Its capital is the city of Trece Martires. Cavite is surrounded by the provinces of Laguna to the east and Batangas to the south. To the west lies the South China Sea.
Population. Cavite has a total population of 2,063,161 based on the 2000 census.
Languages. The main languages spoken are Tagalog, Chabacano and English. Due to Cavite's proximity to Manila a large number of people have moved from farther provinces, resulting in a not insignificant usage of Bikol, Cebuano, and Ilokano.
Religion. In line with national statistics, the majority (80%) of the population are Roman Catholic while adherents of the Aglipayan Church account for 11% and the Iglesia ni Cristo account for 4% of the population. Other Christian sects and Muslims comprise the remainder
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Land. Cavite is the smallest province in the CALABARZON region, having an area of 1,297.6 km². It lies on the southern shores of Manila Bay and includes most of the islands in the bay such as Corregidor. Other islands include Caballo Island, Carabao Island, and El Praile Island.
Most of the province is flat and gradually rises in altitude going southwards towards the Tagaytay Ridge, which overlooks the Taal Lake in Batangas. Tagaytay City is located on this ridge and provides one of the best views of Taal Volcano. The ridge is also the province's highest point at 640 meters above sea level. To the southwest of the province rises the Maragondon Mountains. The shores of Cavite are relatively straight. Cavite City lies on a peninsula jutting into Manila Bay. Towards the southwest, the shoreline features numerous bays and cliffs especially in the municipalities of Ternate and Maragondon. The province is cut by five major rivers: Maragondon, Labac, Cañas, Ilang-Ilang and Imus, all emptying into Manila Bay.
Climate. Cavite has two pronounced seasons—the dry season, which begins in November and ends in April, and the rainy season, which starts in May and ends in October. The coolest months are January and February while the hottest months are April and May
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Cavite is a historic, picturesque and scenic province providing a place conducive to both business and leisure. It has scenic vistas, natural resources and historic land marks, examples of which are the beautiful beaches and world-class golf courses as well as the Aguinaldo Shrine which is the site of the declaration of Philippine Independence. Tagaytay City, serves as the main tourist center because of its weather, lush vegetation, crystal clear springs, waterfalls, golf courses, convention centers, and a captivating panoramic view of the world smallest volcano, the Taal Volcano
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