The Richest Municipalities in The Philippines

The richest municipalities in the Philippines are all located in the nearby provinces of Metro Manila specifically in the CALABARZON area. These towns have the highest annual income according to the Commission on Audit.

Here’s a list of the wealthiest towns of the Philippines.

1.) Cabuyao, Laguna – P593, 166,000

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Cabuyao is a municipality in the province of Laguna in Region IV-A which is known as CALABARZON. This first-class urbanized municipality, which is located 46 km south of Metro Manila, has its own university – the University of Cabuyao with 7 other colleges. It is presently the “Richest Municipality of the Philippines”. Charice Pempengco is from Cabuyao.

2.) Cainta, Rizal – P490, 000,000

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Cainta is a town in Rizal located east of Metro Manila. This first-class urban municipality is one of the oldest towns in the country founded in 1571 CE. It is the second most populous municipality in the Philippines with a population of 289,833 people. With an income of income of PhP490 million makes it the second richest municipality in the country.

3.) Bacoor, Cavite – P456, 586,000

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Bacoor is a progressive town in Cavite. This first-class urban municipality has a population of 441,197 people. This coastal town is 16 kilometers away from Manila, the country’s capital. SM Bacoor is the first SM Mall in the province of Cavite.

4.) Gen.Trias, Cavite – P415, 854,000

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Cavite is a progressive province in the Philippines and one of its wealthiest towns is Gen Trias. It was formerly known as San Francisco de Malabon. Banda San Francisco de Malabon now known as Banda Matanda is known for being the first marching band to play the Philippine National Anthem.

5.) Rosario, Cavite – P408, 431,000

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Rosario is another Cavite town which is one of the richest in the archipelago. This first-class urban municipality has a population of 94,228 people. It is located 30 km away from the city of Manila.

6.) Imus, Cavite – P370, 338,000

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Imus, the new provincial capital of Cavite is also a progressive town. This first-class municipality has a population of 253,158 people. It is the hometown of the “Revillas”. Senator Panfilo Lacson is also from Imus. Imus is nicknamed as the “Flag and Christmas Capital of the Philippines”.

7.) Rodriguez, Rizal – P310, 272,000

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Another progressive town in the province of Rizal is Rodriguez. It is formerly known as Montalban. Its present name was derived from the family name of Eulogio Rodriguez, one of the earliest prominent political leaders in the town. Rodriguez is the largest town of Rizal. It is currently ranks as the 7th-richest municipality in the Philippines, with an annual income of Php 310 million

8.) Carmona, Cavite – P298, 740,000

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Carmona is a town located also in Cavite and is one of the richest towns in the country. This first-class urban municipality has a population of 78,852 people. It is the location of Manila Southwoods Golf and Country Club. The town was awarded as 2010 Most Business Friendly Municipality in the Philippines Award from PCCI.

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See also

Top 10 Best Cities to Live in the Philippines

The Top 10 Poorest Philippine Provinces

The Top 10 Richest Philippine Districts and Provinces