Silang, Cavite
Silang | |
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| Municipality of Silang | |
(From left, clockwise): Silang Church, Silang Town Plaza, Acienda Designer Outlet, Patio Medina, St. Benedict Parish–Westgrove, Welcome Arch | |
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Flag Seal | |
| Nicknames: Food Bastion for Metro Manila Gateway to Tagaytay | |
Map of Cavite with Silang highlighted | |
Interactive map of Silang | |
Silang Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 14°13′50″N 120°58′30″E / 14.23056°N 120.975°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Calabarzon |
| Province | Cavite |
| District | 5th district |
| Founded | February 3, 1595 |
| Barangays | 64 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Edward E. Carranza |
| • Vice Mayor | Crispin G. Reyes |
| • Representative | Roy M. Loyola |
| • Municipal Council | Members |
| • Electorate | 158,777 voters (2025) |
| Area | |
• Total | 209.43 km2 (80.86 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 305 m (1,001 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 432 m (1,417 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 187 m (614 ft) |
| Population (2024 census) | |
• Total | 313,145 |
| • Density | 1,495.2/km2 (3,872.6/sq mi) |
| • Households | 71,463 |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 1st municipal income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 12.5 |
| • Revenue | ₱ 1,427 million (2022) |
| • Assets | ₱ 4,454 million (2022) |
| • Expenditure | ₱ 1,023 million (2022) |
| • Liabilities | ₱ 1,696 million (2022) |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | Manila Electric Company (Meralco) |
| • Water | Silang Water District |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 4118 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)46 |
| Native languages | Tagalog |
| Major religions | |
| Feast date | February 2 |
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| Patron saint | Our Lady of Candelaria |
| Website | www |
Silang (Tagalog: [ˈsi.lɐŋ]), officially the Municipality of Silang (Filipino: Bayan ng Silang), is a municipality in the province of Cavite, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 313,145 people. Its land area is 209.43 km2 (80.86 sq mi), making it the largest municipality in Cavite.
It is known for its scenic landscapes and rich cultural heritage. Also renowned for its agricultural produce particularly sweet mangoes, which are regarded as some of the best in the country.