kavite

Kavite is not a widely established term in major reference works and is more commonly encountered as a misspelling or variant transliteration of two Philippine place names: Cavite, the province, and Kawit, a municipality within Cavite Province.

Cavite Province is located on the island of Luzon along Manila Bay, just south of Metro Manila. It is part of the CALABARZON region and includes several cities and municipalities. The provincial capital is Trece Martires City. Cavite has historical significance dating from the Spanish colonial period and played a prominent role in the Philippine Revolution and subsequent history of the nation.

Kawit is a municipality in Cavite Province. It is known for the Aguinaldo Shrine, the birthplace and ancestral home of Emilio Aguinaldo, the first president of the Philippines. The site is historically important as the location associated with the proclamation of Philippine independence in 1898.

In practice, the spelling kavite may appear in transliterations, typographical variants, or erroneous references. When encountered in sources, editors and readers are advised to verify whether the intended reference is Cavite (the province) or Kawit (the municipality) and to correct to the appropriate form to maintain accuracy.