Silang, Province of Cavite
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV‑A) |
| Province | Cavite |
| Barangay count | 64 |
| Postal code | 4118 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 209.43 km2 (80.86 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 295,644 |
| Density (2020) | 1,412 / km2 (3,656 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 14° 13' North, 120° 58' East (14.2236, 120.9741) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 316.9 meters (1,039.5 feet) |
Silang is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Cavite.
The municipality has a land area of 209.43 square kilometers or 80.86 square miles which constitutes 13.72% of Cavite's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 295,644. This represented 6.80% of the total population of Cavite province, or 1.83% of the overall population of the CALABARZON region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 1,412 inhabitants per square kilometer or 3,656 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Silang has 64 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acacia | 3.27% | 9,671 | 8,058 | 20.02% | 3.92% |
| Adlas | 2.38% | 7,042 | 6,141 | 14.67% | 2.92% |
| Anahaw I | 1.77% | 5,228 | 4,748 | 10.11% | 2.05% |
| Anahaw II | 1.21% | 3,581 | 3,459 | 3.53% | 0.73% |
| Balite I | 1.16% | 3,435 | 2,454 | 39.98% | 7.34% |
| Balite II | 0.98% | 2,887 | 2,534 | 13.93% | 2.78% |
| Balubad | 1.49% | 4,395 | 3,571 | 23.07% | 4.47% |
| Banaba | 2.14% | 6,315 | 5,565 | 13.48% | 2.70% |
| Barangay I | 0.39% | 1,155 | 1,021 | 13.12% | 2.63% |
| Barangay II | 0.30% | 895 | 802 | 11.60% | 2.34% |
| Barangay III | 0.13% | 377 | 396 | -4.80% | -1.03% |
| Barangay IV | 0.27% | 794 | 799 | -0.63% | -0.13% |
| Barangay V | 0.74% | 2,188 | 2,274 | -3.78% | -0.81% |
| Batas | 1.26% | 3,737 | 3,279 | 13.97% | 2.79% |
| Biga I | 2.58% | 7,639 | 6,848 | 11.55% | 2.33% |
| Biga II | 2.03% | 5,988 | 3,029 | 97.69% | 15.43% |
| Biluso | 1.82% | 5,368 | 3,919 | 36.97% | 6.85% |
| Bucal | 0.70% | 2,082 | 1,666 | 24.97% | 4.80% |
| Buho | 1.05% | 3,108 | 2,244 | 38.50% | 7.10% |
| Bulihan | 8.45% | 24,985 | 23,275 | 7.35% | 1.50% |
| Cabangaan | 0.53% | 1,554 | 1,170 | 32.82% | 6.16% |
| Carmen | 1.09% | 3,210 | 2,506 | 28.09% | 5.35% |
| Hoyo | 0.82% | 2,424 | 928 | 161.21% | 22.40% |
| Hukay | 0.66% | 1,937 | 1,614 | 20.01% | 3.91% |
| Iba | 1.74% | 5,148 | 4,933 | 4.36% | 0.90% |
| Inchican | 1.99% | 5,895 | 5,369 | 9.80% | 1.99% |
| Ipil I | 1.00% | 2,971 | 2,776 | 7.02% | 1.44% |
| Ipil II | 1.52% | 4,491 | 4,543 | -1.14% | -0.24% |
| Kalubkob | 1.38% | 4,077 | 3,237 | 25.95% | 4.98% |
| Kaong | 3.53% | 10,424 | 7,470 | 39.54% | 7.27% |
| Lalaan I | 2.07% | 6,114 | 5,130 | 19.18% | 3.76% |
| Lalaan II | 2.66% | 7,858 | 5,766 | 36.28% | 6.73% |
| Litlit | 1.60% | 4,732 | 3,267 | 44.84% | 8.11% |
| Lucsuhin | 1.51% | 4,455 | 3,452 | 29.06% | 5.52% |
| Lumil | 1.75% | 5,168 | 3,879 | 33.23% | 6.23% |
| Maguyam | 4.52% | 13,364 | 11,717 | 14.06% | 2.81% |
| Malabag | 1.69% | 4,986 | 3,581 | 39.23% | 7.22% |
| Malaking Tatyao | 0.77% | 2,280 | 1,808 | 26.11% | 5.00% |
| Mataas na Burol | 0.32% | 934 | 836 | 11.72% | 2.36% |
| Munting Ilog | 1.40% | 4,134 | 3,583 | 15.38% | 3.06% |
| Narra I | 1.07% | 3,167 | 3,050 | 3.84% | 0.80% |
| Narra II | 0.74% | 2,176 | 2,293 | -5.10% | -1.10% |
| Narra III | 1.09% | 3,223 | 2,992 | 7.72% | 1.58% |
| Paligawan | 0.51% | 1,495 | 1,262 | 18.46% | 3.63% |
| Pasong Langka | 1.30% | 3,856 | 3,455 | 11.61% | 2.34% |
| Pooc I | 0.85% | 2,513 | 2,142 | 17.32% | 3.42% |
| Pooc II | 0.94% | 2,791 | 2,352 | 18.66% | 3.67% |
| Pulong Bunga | 1.22% | 3,619 | 2,847 | 27.12% | 5.18% |
| Pulong Saging | 0.67% | 1,980 | 1,546 | 28.07% | 5.35% |
| Puting Kahoy | 5.09% | 15,062 | 13,643 | 10.40% | 2.10% |
| Sabutan | 2.67% | 7,890 | 5,231 | 50.83% | 9.04% |
| San Miguel I | 0.61% | 1,798 | 1,696 | 6.01% | 1.24% |
| San Miguel II | 0.87% | 2,558 | 2,679 | -4.52% | -0.97% |
| San Vicente I | 0.56% | 1,664 | 1,713 | -2.86% | -0.61% |
| San Vicente II | 1.55% | 4,593 | 3,968 | 15.75% | 3.13% |
| Santol | 0.78% | 2,298 | 1,916 | 19.94% | 3.90% |
| Tartaria | 5.32% | 15,714 | 12,695 | 23.78% | 4.59% |
| Tibig | 1.46% | 4,326 | 3,513 | 23.14% | 4.48% |
| Toledo | 0.61% | 1,796 | 1,809 | -0.72% | -0.15% |
| Tubuan I | 0.98% | 2,902 | 2,600 | 11.62% | 2.34% |
| Tubuan II | 0.60% | 1,769 | 1,299 | 36.18% | 6.72% |
| Tubuan III | 0.39% | 1,167 | 781 | 49.42% | 8.82% |
| Ulat | 1.09% | 3,214 | 2,457 | 30.81% | 5.82% |
| Yakal | 2.38% | 7,047 | 6,499 | 8.43% | 1.72% |
| Silang Total | 295,644 | 248,085 | 19.17% | 3.76% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Silang for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱530,431,409.26.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 259,392,445.78 | – |
| 2010 | 280,773,380.27 | 8.24% |
| 2011 | 303,768,285.46 | 8.19% |
| 2012 | 342,766,999.67 | 12.84% |
| 2013 | 362,844,818.31 | 5.86% |
| 2014 | 426,321,109.08 | 17.49% |
| 2015 | 489,238,257.81 | 14.76% |
| 2016 | 530,431,409.26 | 8.42% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Silang in the 2015 Census was 242,460 broken down into 58,196 households or an average of 4.17 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 93,638 | 17,422 | 5.37 | |
| 119,374 | 23,342 | 5.11 | |
| 151,750 | 30,847 | 4.92 | |
| 192,443 | 40,448 | 4.76 | |
| 206,577 | 45,638 | 4.53 | |
| 242,460 | 58,196 | 4.17 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Silang is 15 to 19, with 25,787 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 1,447 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 4,975 | 2.01% |
| 1 to 4 | 19,926 | 8.03% |
| 5 to 9 | 24,146 | 9.73% |
| 10 to 14 | 24,050 | 9.69% |
| 15 to 19 | 25,787 | 10.39% |
| 20 to 24 | 25,453 | 10.26% |
| 25 to 29 | 22,674 | 9.14% |
| 30 to 34 | 20,458 | 8.25% |
| 35 to 39 | 18,594 | 7.50% |
| 40 to 44 | 14,844 | 5.98% |
| 45 to 49 | 12,999 | 5.24% |
| 50 to 54 | 10,428 | 4.20% |
| 55 to 59 | 8,208 | 3.31% |
| 60 to 64 | 6,230 | 2.51% |
| 65 to 69 | 4,064 | 1.64% |
| 70 to 74 | 2,232 | 0.90% |
| 75 to 79 | 1,570 | 0.63% |
| 80 and over | 1,447 | 0.58% |
| Total | 248,085 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Silang grew from 5,671 in 1903 to 295,644 in 2020, an increase of 289,973 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.76%, or an increase of 47,559 people, from the previous population of 248,085 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 5,671 | – | |
| 9,256 | 3.14% | |
| 18,909 | 3.64% | |
| 20,292 | 0.73% | |
| 28,631 | 3.07% | |
| 38,999 | 3.07% | |
| 44,809 | 2.83% | |
| 52,321 | 3.15% | |
| 93,790 | 6.01% | |
| 124,062 | 5.38% | |
| 156,137 | 5.05% | |
| 199,825 | 3.46% | |
| 213,490 | 2.44% | |
| 248,085 | 2.90% | |
| 295,644 | 3.76% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Silang for the year 2019 was 136,518, broken down into 63,972 males and 72,546 females.
Location
The municipal center of Silang is situated at approximately 14° 13' North, 120° 58' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 316.9 meters or 1,039.5 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 Silang are Dasmariñas, Cavite, Trece Martires, Cavite, Tagaytay, Cavite, Cabuyao, Laguna, Biñan, Laguna, and San Pedro, Laguna. The nearest municipalities are Amadeo, Cavite, General Mariano Alvarez, Cavite, Indang, Cavite, Mendez, Cavite, Carmona, Cavite, and Talisay, Batangas. Its distance from the national capital is 40.61 kilometers (25.23 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Amadeo, Cavite, 8.22 kilometers (5.11 miles) to the Southwest (S43°W)
- General Mariano Alvarez, Cavite, 8.99 kilometers (5.59 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N23°E)
- Indang, Cavite, 10.90 kilometers (6.78 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S73°W)
- Mendez, Cavite, 12.76 kilometers (7.93 miles) to the Southwest (S36°W)
- Carmona, Cavite, 13.40 kilometers (8.33 miles) to the Northeast (N42°E)
- Talisay, Batangas, 15.20 kilometers (9.44 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S20°E)
Nearest cities
- Dasmariñas, Cavite, 12.12 kilometers (7.53 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N19°W)
- Trece Martires, Cavite, 13.08 kilometers (8.13 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N62°W)
- Tagaytay, Cavite, 14.23 kilometers (8.84 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S16°W)
- Cabuyao, Laguna, 17.14 kilometers (10.65 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N70°E)
- Biñan, Laguna, 17.40 kilometers (10.81 miles) to the Northeast (N43°E)
- San Pedro, Laguna, 17.92 kilometers (11.13 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N30°E)
Distance from Manila: 40.61 kilometers (25.23 miles) to the North (N1°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.