Naic
Naic | |
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| Nickname: Industrial Terminal & Amusement Center of the Future | |
 Map of Cavite showing the location of Naic | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV-A) |
| Province | Cavite |
| Congr. districts | 7th District |
| Founded | 1869 |
| Barangays | 30[1] |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Junio C. Dualan |
| • Vice Mayor | Rodrigo A. Castillo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 76.24 km2 (29.44 sq mi) |
| Population (2010)[4] | |
| • Total | 88,144 |
| • Density | 1,200/km2 (3,000/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 4110 |
| Dialing code | 46 |
| class | 1st class; urban |
| Website | www |
Naic is a first class municipality in the province of Cavite, Philippines. It is just 47 kilometres (29 mi) away from the city of Manila. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 88,144 people[4] in a land area of 76.24 square kilometers.
Etymology
Naic has several histories when it comes to the origin of its name. One theory suggests that it originated when a Spaniard asked a native about what the pig is doing and he said "Na - igik" thus later on developed as Naic. Another one suggests that it came from a Spanish word "Ca - Naic" meaning neighboring place by which its mother town was the present Maragondon. Another theory put forward is that Naic is an acronym for Nuestra Adorada Immaculada Concepcion. The town's name is the Spanish translation of the town's patron saint, Our Lady of Immaculate Concepcion. As an honor and reverence to Our Lady of Immaculate Conception, the town folks celebrate annually their town fiesta on every 8th day of December.
Barangays
Naic is politically subdivided into 30 barangays ).[3]
Heritage Structures
The town of Naic is home to a few late 19th century ancestral houses which remain to this day.
Landmarks
- Casa Hacienda de Naic
- Diocesan Shrine of the Immaculate Conception Church (Naic)
- Museo de Nuestra Adorada Immaculada Concepcion
- Saddle & Clubs Leisure Park (Santa Ana Park).
References
- ^ Philippine Standard Geographic Code listing for Naic - National Statistical Coordination Board
- ^ "Official City/Municipal 2013 Election Results". Intramuros, Manila, Philippines: Commission on Elections (COMELEC). 11 September 2013. Retrieved 24 October 2013.
- ^ a b "Province: CAVITE". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 29 October 2013.
- ^ a b "Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay: as of May 1, 2010" (PDF). 2010 Census of Population and Housing. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 24 October 2013.
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 Province of Cavite | |
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