Cavinti
Cavinti, officially the Municipality of Cavinti (Tagalog: Bayan ng Cavinti), is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 23,980 people.
Cavinti | |
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Municipality | |
| Municipality of Cavinti | |
Downtown area | |
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Flag Seal | |
| Nickname(s): The Ecotourism, Adventure, Falls and Glamping Capital of the Philippines | |
Map of Laguna with Cavinti highlighted | |
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Cavinti Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 14°14′42″N 121°30′25″E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Calabarzon |
| Province | Laguna |
| District | 4th district |
| Founded | 1619 |
| Annexation to Luisiana | October 12, 1903 |
| Reestablished | September 12, 1907 |
| Barangays | 19 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Arrantlee R. Arroyo |
| • Vice Mayor | Milbert D. Oliveros |
| • Representative | Maria Jamina Katherine B. Agarao |
| • Municipal Council | Members |
| • Electorate | 19,731 voters (2022) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 203.58 km2 (78.60 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 251 m (823 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 436 m (1,430 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Population (2020 census) | |
| • Total | 23,980 |
| • Density | 120/km2 (310/sq mi) |
| • Households | 6,300 |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 3rd municipal income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 2.66 |
| • Revenue | ₱ 135.3 million (2020) |
| • Assets | ₱ 276.1 million (2020) |
| • Expenditure | ₱ 122.6 million (2020) |
| • Liabilities | ₱ 89.12 million (2020) |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | First Laguna Electric Cooperative (FLECO) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 4013 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)49 |
| Native languages | Tagalog |
| Website | www |
It is in the Sierra Madre mountain range. Major produce are its pandan made products, including the Sambalilo (straw hat). It is also known as the Ecotourism, Adventure, Falls and Glamping Capital of the Philippines.
The official song of the Municipality of Cavinti and its people is Cavinti Hymn or Imno ng Cavinti. The anthem was composed by Bonifacio J. Linay, a native of Cavinti.
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