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Alfonso, Municipality of Cavite Province, Philippines

Alfonso spans across 66.58 square kilometers of land at an elevation of 356 meters in the southwestern region of Cavite Province.

Originally named Alas-as due to the abundance of pandan trees used in construction, the municipality received its current name in honor of King Alfonso XII of Spain.

The municipality encompasses 32 barangays, where local communities maintain traditional practices while adapting to modern administrative systems.

Located 74 kilometers from Manila, Alfonso experiences temperatures between 17°C and 30°C, with substantial rainfall occurring from June through October.

The municipality recorded a significant population increase from 5,780 residents in 1903 to 59,306 in 2020, demonstrating substantial demographic growth over a century.

Location: จังหวัดคาวีเต

Inception: 1870

Elevation above the sea: 356 m

Shares border with: Maragondon, Laurel, Mendez, Tagaytay

Website: http://alfonso.gov.ph

GPS coordinates: 14.13789,120.85518

Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:54

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