Silang, Municipality in Cavite, Philippines
Silang is a municipality in Cavite province on Luzon island, situated on elevated land in the region southeast of Manila. The area spans rolling terrain with an average elevation of about 305 meters above sea level.
The settlement began in 1595 when ten Borneo-based leaders traveled across Taal Lake and established their community here. This early maritime-based founding shaped the town's long-term development.
The town maintains strong Catholic traditions visible in religious festivals and gatherings throughout the year that shape community identity. Residents actively participate in these celebrations, which form a central part of how they experience daily life together.
The town is well connected by regular bus and jeepney services that link it to Manila within two hours via two major highways. This good road access makes it easy to visit or pass through.
The area is recognized for hosting large-scale group events, including a world record-setting coordinated candle activity with hundreds of participants. These types of events reveal the community's ability to organize and work together.
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People's Park in the Sky
11.1 km
Mount Sungay
11.1 kmMarcos Twin Mansion
7.8 km
Silang Church
727 m
Matang Tubig
8.2 km
Cuartel de Santo Domingo
8.1 kmCarmona Racing Circuit
6.8 km
General Jose Ignacio Paua historical marker
1.5 km
General Nicolas Gonzales y Lantin historical marker
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Banio kreek
6.6 km
Vito Belarmino historical marker
1.3 km
Amadeo Municipal Hall
8.8 km
Bearseum
9.8 km
Town of Amadeo historical marker
8.8 km
Parish of Saint Mary Magdalene historical marker
8.9 km
Church of Silang historical marker
757 m
Barracks of Santo Domingo historical marker
8.1 kmDriving range
1.9 kmCanlubang Golf and Country Club
8.6 kmSouth Forbes Golf Club
6.4 kmSouth Forbes Golf City
5.7 kmRiviera Golf Course
2.7 kmIlog Maria
4.7 kmShrine of Our Lady, Mother of Fair Love
11.1 kmDasmariñas City Welcome Arch
3.7 kmCOMOESTAS
952 mHacienda Elvinario's
8.6 kmLa Serenidad
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