The coastal town of Ternate is situated on the southwestern portion of the province. It faces Manila Bay, the historic island of Corregidor and the province of Bataan. It is 56 kilometers south of Manila. The municipality is flanked on the north by Manila Bay, on the east by Naic and on the south and west by Maragondon.Brief History
The origin of the town of Ternate is a saga of seven Merdica families-Malays from Moluccas- who were residents of the Old Bagumbayan (now Ermita), Manila. The Merdicas were transferred to Ternate, which was then known as "Barra de Maragondon", a sandbar at the mouth of the Maragondon River, by the Spanish authorities in the year 1700. Skilled warriors and well-known for their bravery, the services of the Merdicas were engaged by the Spanish Governor General to reinforce the Spanish contingent assigned to the area against attacks by Moro pirates. The Merdicas constructed a watch tower on a hilltop and for their livelihood, engaged in farming and fishing. They intermarried with the natives, build a stone church, a municipal building and a schoolhouse.
The community became a regular "pueblo" or town. The Alkalde Mayor of Cavite, in 1856, expanded the jurisdiction of the town of Ternate due to its increase in population and fixed the boundaries between Ternate and Maragondon. Another historical source says that Ternate originally a part of Maragondon, which later became an independent town in 1863. Under Public Act No. 947 dated October 15, 1903, Ternate became part of the municipality of Naic because of the decrease in population. It was restored as an independent municipality in 1916.Source: The Phil Index, Millennium Edition Vol.I No.1
Quick Facts:
Land Area: 43.50 sq.km.
No. of Brgys: 10
Population: 17,179 (2000) ; 20,457 (2007)
Pop'n Density :470 persons/sq.km.
Growth Rate : 4.11% per annum
Local Officials:
Mayor : Conrado C. Lindo
Vice Mayor : Lamberto D. Bambao
Sangguniang Bayan Members: Jayson D. Cabaña, Virgilio T. Tagle, Laurel Z. Lindo, Virginia B. Nacis, Rolando A. Federico, Rico L. Nigoza, Pablo H. Hernandez, Alberto C. Bersamina
