Gen. Mariano Alvarez, Cavite
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| Government | |
| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV-A) |
| Province | Cavite |
| District | 2nd district of Cavite |
| Barangays | 27 |
| Income Class: | 2nd class |
| Mayor | Walter D. Echevarria, Jr. (Lakas-CMD) |
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| Area | 11.40 km² |
| Population | 112,446 9,864/km² |
The Municipality of Gen. Mariano Alvarez (Filipino: Bayan ng Heneral Mariano Alvarez) is a second class urban municipality in the province of Cavite, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 112,446 people in 22,592 households.
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[edit] History
Gen. Mariano Alvarez is considered as the youngest town in the province of Cavite. It was founded on March 14, 1981, following its split from its mother municipality, Carmona. The place was formerly known as the Carmona Resettlement Project, serving as a relocation area for informal settlers who occupied several areas in Quezon City, Manila and Makati cities.
This year, the municipality celebrates its 25th anniversary.
[edit] Political Administration
Gen. Mariano Alvarez is currently headed by the following municipal officials, who were elected to serve until June 30, 2007:
Mayor: Walter D. Echevarria, Jr.
Vice Mayor: Manuel B. Lara
Sangguniang Bayan Members:
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[edit] Barangays
Gen. Mariano Alvarez is politically subdivided into 27 barangays.
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| Province of Cavite | |
| Cities | Cavite | Tagaytay | Trece Martires |
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| Municipalities | Alfonso | Amadeo | Bacoor | Carmona | Dasmariñas | Gen. Mariano Alvarez | Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo | Gen. Trias | Imus | Indang | Kawit | Magallanes | Maragondon | Mendez | Naic | Noveleta | Rosario | Silang | Tanza | Ternate |
