Country Philippines Incorporated (settlement) 1571 Zip Code 4114 Urban area 2.6 km² Area code 046 | City Dasmariñas Time zone PST (UTC+8) Area 118 ha Population 61,441 (May 2010) Province Cavite | |
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Region CALABARZON (Region IV-A) | ||
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]
Map of Salawag, Dasmari%C3%B1as, Cavite, Philippines
Only one barangay is located in this district, its namesake, Barangay Salawag.