Salawag

Salawag
City of Dasmariñas
Barangay
Country  Philippines
Region CALABARZON (Region IV-A)
Province Cavite
City Dasmariñas
Incorporated (settlement) 1571
Government
 • Type Sangguniang Barangay, with Chairman as its head supported by seven (7) Barangay Councilors
 • Barangay Chairman Enrico "Erick" S. Paredes
Area
 • Barangay 1.18 km2 (1.00387 sq mi)
 • Urban 2.6 km2 (1.00387 sq mi)
Population (May 2010)
 • Barangay 61,441
 • Density 52,000/km2 (61,000/sq mi)
Time zone PST (UTC+8)
 • Summer (DST) Manila (UTC)
Zip Code 4114
Area code(s) 046
Languages Tagalog and English

Salawag is a barangay located in the north-eastern part of Dasmariñas in Cavite, Philippines. Such name was given to this place due to the presence of bamboo trees made for the construction of houses. This barangay has many names during the olden times. The Spanish called this "Pasong Tinta" because there were many plants called "tinta-tintahan" used as an ink. This was also called "Horong Bato" because the early settlers believed that there is a treasure here buried under a large rock. The first families to live here are the Macalinao, Pacifico, Purificacion and Paras. During the arrival of the Americans, the place was called "Mataas na Sampalok" because there were numerous tall sampaloc (tamarind) trees planted here. Today, the barangay boasts of the "world class" Orchard Golf and Country Club, the site of the past Johnnie Walker Golf Tournament" and a state university, the Technological University of the Philippines. Many subdivisions are also located here.[45]

Only one barangay is located in this district, its namesake, Barangay Salawag.