Amadeo, Cavite

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Municipality of Amadeo
Bayan ng Amadeo
Official seal of Municipality of Amadeo
Seal
Nickname: Coffee Capital of the Philippines
Map of Cavite showing the location of Amadeo.
Map of Cavite showing the location of Amadeo.
Country Philippines
Region CALABARZON (Region IV-A)
Districts 3rd District of Cavite
Barangays 26
Incorporated (municipality)
Government
 - Mayor Albert G. Ambagan Jr.
Area
 - Total 46.90 km² (18.1 sq mi)
Population (2007)
 - Total 31,705
 - Density 676/km² (1,750.8/sq mi)
Time zone PST (UTC+8)
Area code(s) 46
Website: Municipality of Amadeo, Cavite

The Municipality of Amadeo (Filipino: Bayan ng Amadeo) is a fourth class municipality in the province of Cavite, Philippines. It is nicknamed the "Coffee Capital of the Philippines". According to the 2007 census, it has a population of 31,705 people.

Amadeo is best known for the Pahimis Festival, which showcases the town's coffee industry. It is usually held on the last weekend of February.

[edit] Barangays

Amadeo is politically subdivided into 26 barangays (12 urban, 14 rural).

  • Banaybanay
  • Bucal
  • Dagatan
  • Halang
  • Loma
  • Maitim I
  • Maymangga
  • Minantok Kanluran
  • Pangil
  • Barangay I (Pob.)
  • Barangay X (Pob.)
  • Barangay XI (Pob.)
  • Barangay XII (Pob.)
  • Barangay II (Pob.)
  • Barangay III (Pob.)
  • Barangay IV (Pob.)
  • Barangay V (Pob.)
  • Barangay VI (Pob.)
  • Barangay VII (Pob.)
  • Barangay VIII (Pob.)
  • Barangay IX (Pob.)
  • Salaban
  • Talon
  • Tamacan
  • Buho
  • Minantok Silangan


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