General Trias, Province of Cavite
| Type | city (component) |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV‑A) |
| Province | Cavite |
| Barangay count | 33 |
| Postal code | 4107 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 90.01 km2 (34.75 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 450,583 |
| Density (2020) | 5,006 / km2 (12,966 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 14° 23' North, 120° 53' East (14.3862, 120.8805) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 23.4 meters (76.8 feet) |
General Trias is a landlocked component city in the coastal province of Cavite.
The city has a land area of 90.01 square kilometers or 34.75 square miles which constitutes 5.90% of Cavite's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 450,583. This represented 10.37% of the total population of Cavite province, or 2.78% of the overall population of the CALABARZON region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 5,006 inhabitants per square kilometer or 12,966 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
General Trias has 33 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alingaro | 1.08% | 4,872 | 3,755 | 29.75% | 5.63% |
| Arnaldo Poblacion | 0.15% | 697 | 975 | -28.51% | -6.82% |
| Bacao I | 3.53% | 15,893 | 5,981 | 165.72% | 22.84% |
| Bacao II | 1.98% | 8,944 | 7,646 | 16.98% | 3.36% |
| Bagumbayan Poblacion | 0.19% | 848 | 1,044 | -18.77% | -4.28% |
| Biclatan | 5.13% | 23,102 | 14,703 | 57.12% | 9.98% |
| Buenavista I | 1.61% | 7,274 | 5,593 | 30.06% | 5.69% |
| Buenavista II | 2.52% | 11,348 | 9,902 | 14.60% | 2.91% |
| Buenavista III | 2.03% | 9,139 | 8,047 | 13.57% | 2.71% |
| Corregidor Poblacion | 0.25% | 1,121 | 1,137 | -1.41% | -0.30% |
| Dulong Bayan Poblacion | 0.20% | 908 | 912 | -0.44% | -0.09% |
| Gov. Ferrer Poblacion | 0.06% | 248 | 276 | -10.14% | -2.23% |
| Javalera | 1.39% | 6,267 | 5,370 | 16.70% | 3.30% |
| Manggahan | 4.39% | 19,763 | 15,636 | 26.39% | 5.05% |
| Navarro | 10.68% | 48,105 | 14,763 | 225.85% | 28.23% |
| Ninety Sixth Poblacion | 0.08% | 381 | 531 | -28.25% | -6.75% |
| Panungyanan | 0.83% | 3,746 | 2,891 | 29.57% | 5.60% |
| Pasong Camachile I | 4.77% | 21,493 | 19,906 | 7.97% | 1.63% |
| Pasong Camachile II | 8.98% | 40,441 | 31,306 | 29.18% | 5.54% |
| Pasong Kawayan I | 1.57% | 7,076 | 3,918 | 80.60% | 13.25% |
| Pasong Kawayan II | 12.62% | 56,842 | 27,661 | 105.50% | 16.37% |
| Pinagtipunan | 1.54% | 6,917 | 6,809 | 1.59% | 0.33% |
| Prinza Poblacion | 0.11% | 513 | 740 | -30.68% | -7.42% |
| Sampalucan Poblacion | 0.17% | 756 | 1,144 | -33.92% | -8.35% |
| San Francisco | 18.56% | 83,629 | 74,344 | 12.49% | 2.51% |
| San Gabriel Poblacion | 0.35% | 1,593 | 1,996 | -20.19% | -4.64% |
| San Juan I | 1.16% | 5,221 | 5,386 | -3.06% | -0.65% |
| San Juan II | 1.53% | 6,903 | 4,971 | 38.87% | 7.16% |
| Santa Clara | 0.75% | 3,365 | 3,495 | -3.72% | -0.79% |
| Santiago | 8.70% | 39,204 | 22,727 | 72.50% | 12.16% |
| Tapia | 1.09% | 4,914 | 2,643 | 85.93% | 13.94% |
| Tejero | 1.81% | 8,148 | 7,024 | 16.00% | 3.17% |
| Vibora Poblacion | 0.20% | 912 | 1,071 | -14.85% | -3.33% |
| General Trias Total | 450,583 | 314,303 | 43.36% | 7.88% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of General Trias for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱1,262,794,892.27.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 487,382,139.32 | – |
| 2010 | 535,137,607.82 | 9.80% |
| 2011 | 558,343,626.47 | 4.34% |
| 2012 | 666,482,264.43 | 19.37% |
| 2013 | 712,912,375.60 | 6.97% |
| 2014 | 791,932,576.69 | 11.08% |
| 2015 | 893,674,503.90 | 12.85% |
| 2016 | 1,262,794,892.27 | 41.30% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of General Trias in the 2015 Census was 313,604 broken down into 80,142 households or an average of 3.91 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52,842 | 10,308 | 5.13 | |
| 66,502 | 13,743 | 4.84 | |
| 107,077 | 23,299 | 4.60 | |
| 218,089 | 50,921 | 4.28 | |
| 242,917 | 59,920 | 4.05 | |
| 313,604 | 80,142 | 3.91 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in General Trias is 5 to 9, with 31,470 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 1,360 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 6,161 | 1.96% |
| 1 to 4 | 24,656 | 7.84% |
| 5 to 9 | 31,470 | 10.01% |
| 10 to 14 | 30,536 | 9.72% |
| 15 to 19 | 29,659 | 9.44% |
| 20 to 24 | 30,947 | 9.85% |
| 25 to 29 | 29,102 | 9.26% |
| 30 to 34 | 28,778 | 9.16% |
| 35 to 39 | 26,565 | 8.45% |
| 40 to 44 | 21,112 | 6.72% |
| 45 to 49 | 16,691 | 5.31% |
| 50 to 54 | 12,157 | 3.87% |
| 55 to 59 | 9,396 | 2.99% |
| 60 to 64 | 6,931 | 2.21% |
| 65 to 69 | 4,723 | 1.50% |
| 70 to 74 | 2,483 | 0.79% |
| 75 to 79 | 1,576 | 0.50% |
| 80 and over | 1,360 | 0.43% |
| Total | 314,303 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of General Trias grew from 9,515 in 1903 to 450,583 in 2020, an increase of 441,068 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 7.88%, or an increase of 136,280 people, from the previous population of 314,303 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 9,515 | – | |
| 9,672 | 0.10% | |
| 16,611 | 2.74% | |
| 15,963 | -0.41% | |
| 21,618 | 2.70% | |
| 29,635 | 3.13% | |
| 34,807 | 3.28% | |
| 39,745 | 2.69% | |
| 52,888 | 2.90% | |
| 66,837 | 4.48% | |
| 107,691 | 10.77% | |
| 218,387 | 10.24% | |
| 243,322 | 4.01% | |
| 314,303 | 4.99% | |
| 450,583 | 7.88% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in General Trias for the year 2019 was 169,045, broken down into 75,067 males and 93,978 females.
Location
The city center of General Trias is situated at approximately 14° 23' North, 120° 53' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 23.4 meters or 76.8 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to General Trias are Imus, Cavite, Dasmariñas, Cavite, Bacoor, Cavite, Cavite City, Cavite, Trece Martires, Cavite, and Las Piñas. The nearest municipalities are Tanza, Cavite, Noveleta, Cavite, Rosario, Cavite, Kawit, Cavite, Naic, Cavite, and General Mariano Alvarez, Cavite. Its distance from the national capital is 25.03 kilometers (15.55 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Tanza, Cavite, 2.99 kilometers (1.86 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N77°W)
- Noveleta, Cavite, 4.21 kilometers (2.61 miles) to the North (N2°W)
- Rosario, Cavite, 4.37 kilometers (2.72 miles) to the Northwest (N39°W)
- Kawit, Cavite, 6.87 kilometers (4.27 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N21°E)
- Naic, Cavite, 14.55 kilometers (9.04 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S59°W)
- General Mariano Alvarez, Cavite, 16.75 kilometers (10.41 miles) to the Southeast (S54°E)
Nearest cities
- Imus, Cavite, 7.64 kilometers (4.75 miles) to the Northeast (N52°E)
- Dasmariñas, Cavite, 8.95 kilometers (5.56 miles) to the Southeast (S43°E)
- Bacoor, Cavite, 10.34 kilometers (6.42 miles) to the Northeast (N38°E)
- Cavite City, Cavite, 11.03 kilometers (6.86 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N16°E)
- Trece Martires, Cavite, 11.90 kilometers (7.40 miles) to the South (S7°W)
- Las Piñas, 15.12 kilometers (9.40 miles) to the Northeast (N46°E)
Distance from Manila: 25.03 kilometers (15.55 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N25°E)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.