Trece Martires

Trece Martires is a component city in Cavite Province with terrain that rises from lowlands to elevated areas. The city encompasses residential zones, commercial areas, and remaining agricultural land across its different elevations.

The city was founded in 1954 as a tribute to thirteen Filipino patriots executed by Spanish forces during the 1896 revolution. Its creation turned a growing area into a living memorial to those who resisted colonial rule.

Each of the thirteen districts here carries the name of a martyr who resisted Spanish colonial rule. Walking through the city, you encounter these names on signs and in everyday conversation, keeping those stories alive in the community.

The city has a major hospital and several schools serving the local population. Visitors should prepare for varying weather conditions across different elevations and plan accordingly based on which areas they wish to explore.

The place transformed from farmland into an urban center remarkably quickly over recent decades. This rapid shift shaped how the city looks today and how different neighborhoods blend older agricultural traditions with newer development.

Location: कवाट

Inception: May 24, 1955

Elevation above the sea: 123 m

Shares border with: Tanza

Website: http://trecemartirescity.gov.ph

GPS coordinates: 14.28333,120.86667

Latest update: December 6, 2025 21:23