Imus is a "de jure" city in the province of Cavite, is known the official capital of the province after Trece Martires it is also knowned nicknamed as the "Christmas Capital of the Philippines". The former municipality was officially converted into a city following a referendum on June 30, 2012. Because of its location at the entrance to Cavite from Metro Manila, Imus was the site of two major Katipunero victories during the Philippine Revolution against the Spanish.