Bacoor, Administrative division in Cavite, Philippines
Description
Bacoor is a city in Cavite province on Luzon island, located about 15 kilometers southwest of Manila along the shore of Bacoor Bay. The city is made up of 73 barangays and borders Las Piñas to the north, Muntinlupa to the east, and Kawit to the west.
History
On February 17, 1897, the Battle of Zapote Bridge took place here, when Philippine revolutionaries pushed back Spanish colonial forces. This victory became a turning point in the fight for independence and encouraged the movement across the region.
Culture
The name comes from Tagalog and means mangrove swamp, a reference to the natural landscape that once lined the coast. Today, street vendors selling kakanin, small sticky rice cakes, appear on many corners and prepare these popular snacks fresh throughout the day.
Practical
Jeepneys, buses, and tricycles connect all neighborhoods and run to neighboring cities as well. Visitors moving through residential areas or along the coastal road will find small shops, markets, and food stalls open daily.
Did you know?
A plebiscite held in June 2012 converted the municipality into an independent component city. Since then, it operates under its own charter and can make local decisions without provincial oversight.
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Las Piñas Bamboo Organ
2.8 km
Imus Cathedral
4.8 km
Las Piñas–Parañaque Critical Habitat and Ecotourism Area
3.5 km
Prinza Dam
2.9 km
Bacoor Government Center
3.4 km
Zapote Bridge
272 m
Bridge of Isabel II
4.4 km
Cuenca Ancestral House
2.4 km
Baldomero Aguinaldo Shrine
4.7 km
Revolutionary Government historical marker
2.4 km
Battle of Imus historical marker
4.5 km
Battle of Santol Pass historical marker
11.1 km
General Licerio Topacio y Cuenca historical marker
4.7 km
Saint Ezequiel Moreno historical marker
3 km
Gen. Baldomero Aguinaldo y Baloy historical marker
4.7 km
Battle of Zapote historical marker
267 m
Strike RGP Resort
5.4 km
Bacoor Church
2.7 km
Imus Bridge
4.9 kmBattle of Imus Monument
4.5 km
Molino Dam historical marker
2.9 km
Imus Historical Museum
4.5 km
Arsenal of Imus historical marker
4.5 km
Imus historical marker
4.8 km
Jose S. Tagle historical marker
5.8 km
Church of Las Piñas historical marker
2.8 km
St. Joseph Parish Church, Las Piñas historical marker
2.8 km
Bacoor Assembly historical marker
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