Soil properties

The eastern side of Cavite consists of Carmona clay loam with streaks of Carmona clay loam steep phase and Carmona sandy clay loam. This type of soil is granular with tuffaceous material and concretions. It is hard and compact when dry, sticky and plastic when wet. This type of soil is planted with rice with irrigation or sugarcane without irrigation. Fruit trees such as mango, avocado and citrus are also grown in this type of soil.

Population density

The highest densities are found in the Poblacion area (Barangays 1 to 8) and Barangays Milagrosa and Maduya, where land areas are significantly lower than the other barangays. Barangay Lantic posted development of the Kuok Property within the Lantic area; it is expected that the density will increase within the ten-year period.

Industry

thumb|Golden Mile Business Park

Industrialization accounts for the rapid growth of Carmona's business community from an otherwise quaint agricultural town in the 1950s into the growing city of today. Brought about by huge capital from the national government, the industrial complexes bolstered the increase of the city's revenues and the change in the people's lifestyle.

There are eight existing industrial complexes located in the city limits. Its proximity to Manila and at the same time being the gateway to the Calabarzon area made Carmona a promising venue for business.

On the other hand, the local government has been very supportive of the investors. There are 114 factories in eight industrial parks/complexes to date. At present there are the eight industrial complexes strewn along the Governor's Drive, in a total of , making up of the town's land area. Ranging from , these industrial estates are complete with amenities, secured, and in close coordination with the municipal government through the Carmona Business Club and other agencies.

Commercial and financial

thumb|Carmona Public Market

One of the biggest commercial subdivisions in town is the Macaria Business Park in Barangay Mabuhay which houses a WalterMart branch in its lot. Recently, fast food chains and restaurants have been opened to compete for regular patronage at the Paseo de Carmona in Barangay Maduya.

Moreover, numerous traders and retailers are housed in the bustling Carmona Public Market.

The bulk of commercial activities come from wholesale/retail enterprises, which comprise a total of 619 establishments. There are also service-related establishments: businesses, food shops and amusement operators, with 35 banks and other lending institutions. Among the major banking institutions that cater to the financial needs of businesses in Carmona and neighboring towns are Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), Metrobank, Banco de Oro (BDO), Chinatrust Bank, Chinabank, Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC), and Unionbank.

Government

thumb|right|Seal of the former Municipality of Carmona, used until its cityhood.

Local government

The city of Carmona is governed by a city mayor designated as its local chief executive and by a city council as its legislative body in accordance with the Local Government Code. The mayor, vice mayor, and councilors are elected directly by the people through an election that is being every three years.

Elected officials

List of local government officials since June 30, 2025.

{| class="wikitable" style="line-height:1.20em; font-size:100%;"

|+ Members of the City Council of Carmona<br>(2025–2028)

! Position

! Name

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|Chief Executive of the City of Carmona

| style="text-align:center;" | Mayor Dahlia A. Loyola

|-

|Presiding Officer of the City Council of Carmona

| style="text-align:center;" | Vice Mayor Cesar L. Ines Jr.

|-

| rowspan="10" |Members of the City Council

| style="text-align:center;" | Hon. Roy A. Loyola III

|-

| style="text-align:center;" | Hon. Bernie Ortiz

|-

| style="text-align:center;" | Hon. Jojo Hermosa

|-

| style="text-align:center;" | Hon. Lizette Levardo

|-

| style="text-align:center;" | Hon. Leonila Manabat

|-

| style="text-align:center;" | Hon. Geraldine Maquinay

|-

| style="text-align:center;" | Hon. Domeng Tenedero

|-

| style="text-align:center;" | Hon. Almario S. Zamora

|-

| style="text-align:center;" | Hon. Rebecca Reyes

|-

| style="text-align:center;" | Hon. Amable Lontok

|-

|Liga ng mga Barangay President of the City of Carmona

| style="text-align:center;" | Hon. Arnel B. Reyes

|-

|Sangguniang Kabataan Federation President of the City Council of Carmona

| style="text-align:center;" | Hon. Patricia Therese Diaz

|}

Former municipal mayors

  1. Marcelino P. Clarito
  2. Marcelo Reyes
  3. Martin Reyes
  4. Prudencio Torres
  5. Marcelo Reyes (re-elected)
  6. Juan R. Alumia
  7. Estanislao G. Paular (1931–1937)
  8. Marciano Mapanoo (1938–1941)
  9. Candido G. Hebron (1942–1943)
  10. Juan Zamora (1943–1944)
  11. Alfredo Anulat (1944–1945)
  12. Arsenio Mapalad (1945–1946)
  13. Bernardo B. Hebron (1946–1955)
  14. Eulalio Reyes (1955–1956)
  15. Cesar E. Casal (1956–1979)
  16. Felino L. Maquinay (1980–1986)
  17. Estelito Torres (OIC, 1986–1988)
  18. Felino Maquinay (1988 – February 1990)
  19. Rolando Rosas (February 1990 – 1995)
  20. Roy M. Loyola (1995–2004; 2007–2010; 2019–2022)
  21. Dahlia A. Loyola (2004–2007; 2010–2019; 2022–present)

Healthcare

thumb|Carmona Hospital & Medical Center

The Pagamutang Panglungsod ng Carmona ( and the Rural Health Unit (RHU) are government-owned and run healthcare facilities in the town.

The main health center in the city is located in Barangay 4. A total of eleven barangay health centers, or substations, of the RHU are established in different barangays.

In addition to the rural health units and the Pagamutang Panglungsod, there are also private clinics and hospitals operating in the city. Eleven clinics are privately owned, and one clinic is under the supervision of government health workers.

Education

thumb|[[Cavite State University – Carmona campus]]

thumb|Carmona Elementary School

The education sector in Carmona has improved in many aspects of endeavor. In line with the local government's thrust of enhancing quality education, the Department of Education (DepEd), particularly the City Schools Division of Carmona, and Carmona National High School, with the full support of the local government unit, implemented various programs and projects that intensified the education sector's efforts to achieve its goals.

As early as 1995, various programs for the improvement of quality education started with a vision of producing competitive students at both the elementary and secondary levels. Carmona posted a literacy rate of 89%. The local government started with the computerization of all schools. Each public school was given computer units, and students were provided with computer lessons. This is in consonance with the belief that modern technology and equipment are considered factors in enhancing better education. To address the increasing number of enrollees and students, the LGU conceptualized the construction of 2-story buildings in different schools in Carmona.

At present, the municipality has a substantial number of classrooms and teachers to meet the learning needs of the school-age population. As of the school year 2005–2006, the municipality has 50 educational institutions, 28 of which are public schools and 17 are privately run. The public schools are categorized into 18 pre-schools, 9 elementary schools, 1 junior high school, 1 senior high school, and 1 tertiary school. The private educational institutions are composed of 10 pre-schools, 7 elementary schools, 3 secondary/high schools, and a computer college.

References

  • Official website of Cavite