Alfonso, Province of Cavite
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV‑A) |
| Province | Cavite |
| Barangay count | 32 |
| Postal code | 4123 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 66.58 km2 (25.71 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 59,306 |
| Density (2020) | 891 / km2 (2,307 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 14° 8' North, 120° 51' East (14.1383, 120.8561) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 424.6 meters (1,392.6 feet) |
Alfonso is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Cavite.
The municipality has a land area of 66.58 square kilometers or 25.71 square miles which constitutes 4.36% of Cavite's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 59,306. This represented 1.36% of the total population of Cavite province, or 0.37% of the overall population of the CALABARZON region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 891 inhabitants per square kilometer or 2,307 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Alfonso has 32 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amuyong | 3.66% | 2,170 | 2,037 | 6.53% | 1.34% |
| Barangay I | 0.89% | 529 | 530 | -0.19% | -0.04% |
| Barangay II | 0.94% | 560 | 624 | -10.26% | -2.25% |
| Barangay III | 2.08% | 1,236 | 1,317 | -6.15% | -1.33% |
| Barangay IV | 2.27% | 1,345 | 1,264 | 6.41% | 1.32% |
| Barangay V | 2.47% | 1,466 | 1,406 | 4.27% | 0.88% |
| Bilog | 1.99% | 1,183 | 1,057 | 11.92% | 2.40% |
| Buck Estate | 6.13% | 3,638 | 2,681 | 35.70% | 6.64% |
| Esperanza Ibaba | 2.38% | 1,409 | 1,316 | 7.07% | 1.45% |
| Esperanza Ilaya | 2.64% | 1,564 | 1,562 | 0.13% | 0.03% |
| Kaysuyo | 3.64% | 2,161 | 1,786 | 21.00% | 4.09% |
| Kaytitinga I | 3.65% | 2,163 | 1,847 | 17.11% | 3.38% |
| Kaytitinga II | 2.88% | 1,707 | 1,456 | 17.24% | 3.40% |
| Kaytitinga III | 3.37% | 1,996 | 1,418 | 40.76% | 7.46% |
| Luksuhin | 8.05% | 4,774 | 4,253 | 12.25% | 2.46% |
| Luksuhin Ilaya | 3.41% | 2,023 | 1,923 | 5.20% | 1.07% |
| Mangas I | 4.08% | 2,421 | 2,334 | 3.73% | 0.77% |
| Mangas II | 2.50% | 1,482 | 1,056 | 40.34% | 7.39% |
| Marahan I | 5.21% | 3,088 | 2,700 | 14.37% | 2.87% |
| Marahan II | 3.38% | 2,006 | 1,810 | 10.83% | 2.19% |
| Matagbak I | 3.27% | 1,940 | 1,631 | 18.95% | 3.72% |
| Matagbak II | 2.20% | 1,303 | 1,247 | 4.49% | 0.93% |
| Pajo | 3.71% | 2,200 | 2,013 | 9.29% | 1.89% |
| Palumlum | 1.80% | 1,066 | 851 | 25.26% | 4.86% |
| Santa Teresa | 2.26% | 1,341 | 1,314 | 2.05% | 0.43% |
| Sikat | 3.85% | 2,284 | 1,758 | 29.92% | 5.66% |
| Sinaliw Malaki | 2.70% | 1,604 | 1,447 | 10.85% | 2.19% |
| Sinaliw na Munti | 1.14% | 674 | 579 | 16.41% | 3.25% |
| Sulsugin | 2.46% | 1,459 | 1,290 | 13.10% | 2.63% |
| Taywanak Ibaba | 3.93% | 2,330 | 2,077 | 12.18% | 2.45% |
| Taywanak Ilaya | 2.81% | 1,664 | 1,391 | 19.63% | 3.84% |
| Upli | 4.25% | 2,520 | 1,864 | 35.19% | 6.55% |
| Alfonso Total | 59,306 | 51,839 | 14.40% | 2.87% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Alfonso for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱146,232,896.85.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 82,165,262.02 | – |
| 2010 | 86,334,520.61 | 5.07% |
| 2011 | 96,443,761.30 | 11.71% |
| 2012 | 94,684,282.38 | -1.82% |
| 2013 | 107,682,907.80 | 13.73% |
| 2014 | 126,825,497.27 | 17.78% |
| 2015 | 136,553,575.14 | 7.67% |
| 2016 | 146,232,896.85 | 7.09% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Alfonso in the 2015 Census was 51,756 broken down into 11,820 households or an average of 4.38 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28,915 | 5,439 | 5.32 | |
| 34,535 | 6,558 | 5.27 | |
| 39,625 | 8,045 | 4.93 | |
| 47,927 | 10,062 | 4.76 | |
| 48,520 | 10,694 | 4.54 | |
| 51,756 | 11,820 | 4.38 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Alfonso is 15 to 19, with 5,037 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 611 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 939 | 1.81% |
| 1 to 4 | 3,712 | 7.16% |
| 5 to 9 | 4,981 | 9.61% |
| 10 to 14 | 4,921 | 9.49% |
| 15 to 19 | 5,037 | 9.72% |
| 20 to 24 | 4,612 | 8.90% |
| 25 to 29 | 3,955 | 7.63% |
| 30 to 34 | 3,779 | 7.29% |
| 35 to 39 | 3,698 | 7.13% |
| 40 to 44 | 3,245 | 6.26% |
| 45 to 49 | 3,124 | 6.03% |
| 50 to 54 | 2,558 | 4.93% |
| 55 to 59 | 2,127 | 4.10% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,748 | 3.37% |
| 65 to 69 | 1,316 | 2.54% |
| 70 to 74 | 847 | 1.63% |
| 75 to 79 | 611 | 1.18% |
| 80 and over | 629 | 1.21% |
| Total | 51,839 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Alfonso grew from 5,780 in 1903 to 59,306 in 2020, an increase of 53,526 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.87%, or an increase of 7,467 people, from the previous population of 51,839 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 5,780 | – | |
| 7,580 | 1.73% | |
| 9,797 | 1.29% | |
| 11,714 | 1.85% | |
| 17,477 | 3.58% | |
| 17,703 | 0.13% | |
| 20,623 | 3.11% | |
| 21,980 | 1.28% | |
| 28,944 | 2.79% | |
| 34,613 | 3.41% | |
| 39,674 | 2.97% | |
| 47,973 | 2.65% | |
| 48,567 | 0.45% | |
| 51,839 | 1.25% | |
| 59,306 | 2.87% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Alfonso for the year 2019 was 36,070, broken down into 17,556 males and 18,514 females.
Location
The municipal center of Alfonso is situated at approximately 14° 8' North, 120° 51' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 424.6 meters or 1,392.6 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 Alfonso are Tagaytay, Cavite, Trece Martires, Cavite, Dasmariñas, Cavite, General Trias, Cavite, Santo Tomas, Batangas, and Tanauan, Batangas. The nearest municipalities are Mendez, Cavite, Indang, Cavite, Amadeo, Cavite, General Emilio Aguinaldo, Cavite, Magallanes, Cavite, and Laurel, Batangas. Its distance from the national capital is 51.79 kilometers (32.18 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Mendez, Cavite, 5.37 kilometers (3.34 miles) to the East (S80°E)
- Indang, Cavite, 6.72 kilometers (4.18 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N20°E)
- Amadeo, Cavite, 7.90 kilometers (4.91 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N64°E)
- General Emilio Aguinaldo, Cavite, 8.18 kilometers (5.08 miles) to the Northwest (N51°W)
- Magallanes, Cavite, 12.02 kilometers (7.47 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N63°W)
- Laurel, Batangas, 12.80 kilometers (7.96 miles) to the Southeast (S40°E)
Nearest cities
- Tagaytay, Cavite, 9.82 kilometers (6.10 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S64°E)
- Trece Martires, Cavite, 15.66 kilometers (9.73 miles) to the North (N4°E)
- Dasmariñas, Cavite, 22.63 kilometers (14.06 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N23°E)
- General Trias, Cavite, 27.55 kilometers (17.12 miles) to the North (N5°E)
- Santo Tomas, Batangas, 31.24 kilometers (19.41 miles) to the East (S83°E)
- Tanauan, Batangas, 32.27 kilometers (20.05 miles) to the East (S79°E)
Distance from Manila: 51.79 kilometers (32.18 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N15°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.