Cavite City is located on the coastal area of Cavite Province fronting Manila Bay. Around 35 kilometers away from Manila, the city occupies a small peninsula that is shaped like a hand stretched out into Manila Bay. It is bounded on the north and west by Manila Bay, on the east by Bacoor and Canacao Bay, and on the south by the towns of Kawit and Noveleta. Including Corregidor Island, total land area is about 20 square kilometers.

City Hall

Among the three cities of Cavite Province namely: Cavite City, Tagaytay, and Trece Martires, Cavite city has the largest population. Most of the People speak Tagalog but interestingly Chabacano is still being used by many people in this city. English is also used but mostly for official transactions or as medium of instruction. Majority of the population are Roman Catholics. Other religious groups found in the city are Iglesia Ni Cristo, Jehovah's Witnesses, Aglipayans, Evangelicals, and Moslems.

Fishing is the most important source of income for most of the people. Farming is also a major economic activity. Products include rice, rootcrops and vegetables. As in many other small cities of the Philippines, manufacturing is limited to small shops producing dresses, bakery products, home decors, and handicrafts. Tourism is another important source of livelihood for the people. At the city center, wholesale and retail are the most prevalent business establishment.

The city aims to promote aquaculture in support of the One Town, One Product (OTOP) program of the national government. The production of mussels and oysters is recommended. Processing them into exportable items right in the city should be encouraged in order to have more value added. Other businesses to put up are hotels and resorts. Biotechnology ventures with a focus on the development of the marine resources of the province can be undertaken. The plan to convert Sangley poit into an international logistics hub presents opportunities for businesses to flourish in this city.

1. Corregidor Island
2. Samonte Park
3. San Roque Church - houses the icon of our Lady of Porta Vaga
4. Fort San Felipe
5. Sangley Point
6. Cavite Museum

Samonte park

San Roque Church is under repair.

The church on tarpaulin

A small park in Cavite City

Fort San Felipe

A small park in Cavite City

Public market

The city center

San Sebastian College

Homes by the sea

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