Amadeo
For other uses, see Amadeo (disambiguation).
| Amadeo | ||
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| Municipality | ||
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Amadeo Municipal Hall | ||
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| Nickname(s): Coffee Capital of the Philippines | ||
| Motto: Better Amadeo For Victory! (Onward Amadeo!) | ||
 Map of Cavite showing the location of Amadeo | ||
.svg.png)  Amadeo Location within the Philippines | ||
| Coordinates: 14°10′N 120°55′E / 14.167°N 120.917°ECoordinates: 14°10′N 120°55′E / 14.167°N 120.917°E | ||
| Country | Philippines | |
| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV-A) | |
| Province | Cavite | |
| District | 6th District of Cavite | |
| Incorporated | July 15, 1872 | |
| Barangays | 26 | |
| Government[1] | ||
| • Mayor | Benjarde A. Villanueva | |
| • Vice Mayor | Elpidio D. Bawalan | |
| Area[2][3] | ||
| • Total | 46.90 km2 (18.11 sq mi) | |
| • Land | 36.92 km2 (14.25 sq mi) | |
| Population (2010)[4] | ||
| • Total | 33,457 | |
| • Density | 710/km2 (1,800/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Amadean | |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) | |
| ZIP code | 4119 | |
| Dialing code | 46 | |
The Municipality of Amadeo (Filipino: Bayan ng Amadeo) is a fourth class municipality in the province of Cavite, Philippines. It is nicknamed the "Coffee Capital of the Philippines". According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 33,457 people.[4]
Named after King Amadeo I of Spain, the town is best known for its Pahimis Festival, which showcases the town's coffee industry. It is usually held on the last weekend of February and its town fiesta is held on the last Sunday of April.
Barangays
Amadeo is politically subdivided into 26 barangays (12 urban, 14 rural).[3]
- Banaybanay
- Buho
- Bucal
- Dagatan
- Halang
- Loma
- Maitim I
- Maymangga
- Minantok Kanluran
- Minantok Silangan
- Pangil
- Barangay I (Pob.)
- Barangay X (Pob.)
- Barangay XI (Pob.)
- Barangay XII (Pob.)
- Barangay II (Pob.)
- Barangay III (Pob.)
- Barangay IV (Pob.)
- Barangay V (Pob.)
- Barangay VI (Pob.)
- Barangay VII (Pob.)
- Barangay VIII (Pob.)
- Barangay IX (Pob.)
- Salaban
- Talon
- Tamacan
Demographics
| Population census of Amadeo | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1990 | 21,022 | — |
| 1995 | 22,728 | +1.47% |
| 2000 | 25,737 | +2.70% |
| 2007 | 31,705 | +2.92% |
| 2010 | 33,457 | +1.98% |
| Source: National Statistics Office[4] | ||
References
- ↑ "Official City/Municipal 2013 Election Results". Intramuros, Manila, Philippines: Commission on Elections (COMELEC). 11 September 2013. Retrieved 24 October 2013.
- ↑ "Amadeo, Cavite - Quick Facts". Cavite Official Provincial Website. Retrieved on 2012-06-12.
- 1 2 "Province: CAVITE". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 29 October 2013.
- 1 2 3 "Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay: as of May 1, 2010" (PDF). 2010 Census of Population and Housing. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 24 October 2013.
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