Rosario, Cavite
| Rosario Salinas | ||
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| Nickname(s): An agricultural-commercial-industrial Center | ||
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| Coordinates: 14°25′N 120°51′E / 14.417°N 120.850°ECoordinates: 14°25′N 120°51′E / 14.417°N 120.850°E | ||
| Country | Philippines | |
| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV-A) | |
| Province | Cavite | |
| Congr. district | 1st District of Cavite | |
| Founded | 1845 | |
| Barangays | 20 | |
| Government[1] | ||
| • Mayor | Jose M. Ricafrente Jr. (Liberal) | |
| • Vice Mayor | Jose V. Ricafrente III (Liberal) | |
| Area[2] | ||
| • Total | 38.16 km2 (14.73 sq mi) | |
| • Land | 5.67 km2 (2.19 sq mi) | |
| Population (2010)[3] | ||
| • Total | 92,253 | |
| • Density | 16,474/km2 (42,670/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) | |
| ZIP code | 4106 | |
| Dialing code | 46 | |
The Municipality of Rosario (also referred to as Salinas) is a first class urban municipality in the province of Cavite, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 92,253 people[3] in an area of 5.6 square kilometers, making it the most densely populated city/municipality in Cavite at 16,473 per km2. It is accessible by land and water transportation.[4]
With the continuous expansion of Metro Manila, the municipality is now included in Manila conurbation which reaches Lipa City in its southernmost part.
History
On October 22, 1845, Spanish Governor General Narciso Claveria promulgated a Decree for the establishment of a new town comprising Salinas-Leiton and Tierra Alta of San Francisco de Malabon, what is now the town of Gen. Trias. On October 27, Don Juan Arlegui, Vicar-General of the Archdiocese of Manila informed the Politico-Military Governor of Cavite Don Miguel Roca, that he was designated by the Governor-General to look for a person of unquestionable integrity who will be entrusted with the money for the construction of the church building.
On November 3, 1845, presbyter Don Mamerto Ner, who was at that time one of the best priests of the Curia of Manila, was appointed parish priest and served until December 1866.
The Municipality of Rosario was originally a part of San Francisco de Malabon (now General Trias, Cavite). It became an independent municipality in 1846, one year after the founding of the Santissimo Rosario Parish. Rosario was formerly called Tejero, which may have originated from the word tejer (Spanish to weave) because weaving fish nets was then the main occupation of the women. Rosario was also called Salinas derived from the word sal (Spanish salt) during the Philippine Revolution because salt-making was a prime industry of the town. The place was likewise called Marcella or Marcelles due to its proximity to the sea (“mar” in Spanish). Rosario was, finally, named in honor of their patroness Nuestra Señora Virgen del Santissimo Rosario, Reina de Caracol or (Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary).[4] The second smallest town in Cavite Province, Rosario has now emerged into the "biggest" in terms of its land area nor its per capita income but because of the great transitions that occurred with the town's political, social, cultural and economic developments since 1845.
There are three religious versions for naming the town "Rosario." These are:
The first version says, the image of the Madonna and the Child was found one day floating on the water by a group of kids playing along the seashore. They played with the image, using it as a toy and afterwards hid it in the bushes near the sea. Every time they came back, however, they would see the image already floating leisurely on the water, as if waiting for them. They thought it strange, but could not explain how the image got back to the water.
Not long after their elders learned about the image and took it to an empty nipa shack. Thus began a public adoration of the Madonna and Child. The hut was transformed into a place of worship. News of miraculous happenings attributed to the image spread around. The religious fervor was so great and the people were moved by the image that they decided to adopt it as the patroness of the town and changed the name Salinas Marcella to Rosario.
The different names given to the town are remembered. Marcella exists as one of the national roads of the town. Salinas is associated with the finest and famous smoked fish (Tinapang Salinas) produced by the townspeople.
Geography
Rosario is 30 kilometres (19 mi) south of Manila, and 17 kilometres (11 mi) south-southwest of Cavite City. It occupies part of the north to northwestern section of the province along the western coast of Luzon. It is flanked by Noveleta on the east, Manila Bay on the north, General Trias on the southeast and Tanza on the southwest.[4]
Land Area
Rosario has a land area of only 569 hectares, as based on previous data recorded. At present, the municipality has not yet conducted any cadastral survey of its juridical land territory. A total of twenty (20) barangays make up this lowland coastal town.
Barangays
Rosario is politically subdivided into 20 barangays.[2]
- Bagbag 1
- Bagbag 2
- Kanluran
- Ligtong 1
- Ligtong 2
- Ligtong 3
- Ligtong 4
- Muzon 1
- Muzon 2
- Poblacion
- Sapa 1
- Sapa 2
- Sapa 3
- Sapa 4
- Silangan 1
- Silangan 2
- Tejeros Convention
- Wawa 1
- Wawa 2
- Wawa 3
Demographics
| Population census of Rosario | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1990 | 45,405 | — |
| 1995 | 54,086 | +3.56% |
| 2000 | 73,665 | +6.37% |
| 2007 | 94,228 | +3.58% |
| 2010 | 92,253 | −0.70% |
| Source: National Statistics Office[3] | ||
Rosario’s total population, according the National Statistics Office as of May 1, 2010, is 92,253.[3] Rosario’s potential labor force comprises 59.25% of the figure given above, with the majority engaged in fishing and trade activities. The growth rate is 3.63%.
Religion
Roman Catholic is the prominent religion of Rosario. There are two Catholic churches. One is in Poblacion, the Church of The Most Holy Rosary Parish, and another one in Ligtong, The Church of San Isidro Labrador. Recently, Islam was introduced by the Maranao business people from Mindanao.They have 2 new churches was involved in Rosario Cavite they are Iglesia ni Cristo and Born Again Christians .
Economy
Fishing is a major economic activity due to the abundant fishing grounds particularly in Barangays Wawa, Sapa Muzon and Ligtong. The Rosario Fish Port in Barangay Sapa is a major fishing port. Predominant cottage industries related to fishing include smoked fish (tinapa) processing, fish drying (daing), fish paste (bagoong) making, fish sauce (patis) making and canning. Marine species caught within municipal fishing grounds include squid, mackerel, slipmouth, herring, goatfish, tuna, mullet, porgy, shrimp, barracuda, cavalla, snapper, catfish and roundscad.
The Fil-Oil Development and Management Corporation (FMDC) has begun developing 134 hectares (330 acres) of the Philippine National Oil Corporation property into a special economic zone, the Cavite Economic Zone, that will include an industrial estate, low-cost housing, and a new port facility. A proposed reclamation will increase the land area of Barangay Sapa II and III by 200 hectares (490 acres).
On November 20, 2009, SM Prime Holdings, the largest mall-operator in the country, opened its 36th mall: SM City Rosario.
Landmarks
- Nuestra Señora Virgen del Santissimo Rosario, Reina de Caracol
- San Isidro Labrador Parish Church of Rosario
- SM City Rosario
- Tejeros Convention
List of former Municipal Heads
Gobernadorcillos
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Capitan Presidents
Presidente Municipal
Municipal Mayors
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Japanese sponsored Mayor
Liberation Military Mayor
Appointed by Pres. Osmena
Appointed by Pres. Roxas
Town Mayor
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Education
Primary schools:
- Rosario Elementary School
- Agustin Abadilla Elementary School
- David P. Jimenez Elementary School
- Mayor Calixto D. Enriquez Elementary School( Ligtong Elem School )
- Silangan Elementary School
- Bagbag I Elementary School-Main (Greenfields Subd.)
- Bagbag II Elementary School-Annex (Sunrise Subd.)
- Tejeros Convention Elementary School
- Bible Christian Academy (Cuevas Subd.)
- Cognoscere Academy ( Abueg St. Bgy Poblacion )
Secondary schools:
- Bagbag National High School
- Cafuir Learning Center
- Cavite State University - Science Education Laboratory School
- Rosario Institute
- Rosario National High School
- STI High School - Rosario
- Bible Christian Academy (Cuevas Subd.)
- Galilee Academy(Manggahan Compound)
Tertiary schools:
- Cavite State University - Rosario Campus
- STI College - Rosario Branch
- Imus Computer College - Rosario Branch
- Datacom Institute of Computer and Technology - Rosario Campus
Images
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Welcome arch
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Nuestra Señora Virgen del Santissimo Rosario
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San Isidro Labrador Parish Church
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Town hall
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Rosario commercial center
See also
- List of renamed cities and municipalities in the Philippines
References
- ↑ "Official City/Municipal 2013 Election Results". Intramuros, Manila, Philippines: Commission on Elections (COMELEC). 11 September 2013. Retrieved 31 October 2013.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Province: CAVITE". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 31 October 2013.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 "Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay: as of May 1, 2010". 2010 Census of Population and Housing. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 31 October 2013.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Province of Cavite Website - Rosario
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