Imus

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Imus, officially the City of Imus, is a component city and capital of the province of Cavite, Philippines. It is located 20 kilometers (12 mi) south of Metro Manila. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 481,949 people. Imus was the site of two major Katipunero victories during the Philippine Revolution against Spain. The Battle of Imus was fought on September 3, 1896, and the Battle of Alapan, on May 28, 1898, the day when the first Philippine flag was flown making Imus the "Flag Capital of the Philippines." Both events are celebrated annually in the city. The Imus Historical Museum honors the city's history with historical reenactment of scenes from the revolution. Although Imus is legally designated as the provincial capital of Cavite, it is not the seat of government. The provincial capitol, alongside most offices of the provincial government, remains located in the former provincial capital, Trece Martires. Imus was officially converted into a component city following...

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