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Tarlac is a landlocked province located in the Central Luzon region of the Philippines. It is bordered by Pangasinan, Nueva Ecija, Zambales, Pampanga, and Bulacan. The province is divided into three congressional districts and comprises 17 municipalities and 1 component city.
An Overview of Tarlac
The total land area of Tarlac is approximately 3,053.60 square kilometers. As of the 2020 census, the province has a population of 1,366,027 people.
The economy of Tarlac is predominantly agricultural with rice, corn, and sugarcane as its primary crops. The province is also known for its sugar and rice mills as well as its distillery and alcohol plants. Tarlac is also home to the Luisita Industrial Park and the Hacienda Luisita, which is a sugar plantation owned by the Cojuangco family.
In terms of real estate, Tarlac has been experiencing growth in recent years. The province has seen an increase in the development of residential, commercial, and industrial properties. The city of Tarlac, in particular, has been a hotspot for real estate development, with numerous subdivisions and condominiums being built.
The province is also known for its cultural heritage and historical landmarks, such as the Aquino Center Museum, the Capas National Shrine, and the Monasterio de Tarlac.
Exploring the Cities of Tarlac
Tarlac City
Tarlac City, officially known as the City of Tarlac, is a 1st class component city and the capital of the province of Tarlac in the Philippines. The city covers a total area of 274.66 square kilometers and is situated at an elevation of 61 meters. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 385,398 people.
The city’s economy is classified as a 1st city income class, with a poverty incidence of 5.23% in 2018. The city’s revenue in 2020 was approximately ₱2,064 million, with assets amounting to ₱4,710 million and liabilities of ₱856.5 million.
In terms of real estate, Tarlac City has several shopping malls, including SM City Tarlac, Plaza Luisita Mall, Magic Star Mall, My MetroTown Mall, Palm Plaza Mall, CityWalk, and CityMall. These developments indicate a growing real estate market in the city.
Tarlac City is also an educational hub, housing the main campus of Tarlac State University and other higher educational institutions. The city’s Department of Education operates 87 elementary schools and 13 high schools.
The city is known for its Malatarlak Festival, celebrated every January, which commemorates the Aetas, the first people who built civilization in the province.
Capas
Capas is a first class municipality located in the province of Tarlac, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 140,202 people. The town has a total land area of 376.39 square kilometers.
The economy of Capas is primarily based on agriculture, with rice, sugarcane, and fish being the main products. The town is also home to a number of industries, including manufacturing, retail, and services. The Capas Public Market is a significant economic hub where local products are sold.
The real estate market in Capas is growing, with a number of residential and commercial developments in the area. The New Clark City, a planned community located in Capas, is a major development project that is expected to boost the local real estate market. The project includes residential, commercial, and government buildings, as well as sports facilities.
Gerona
Gerona, officially known as the Municipality of Gerona, is a 1st class municipality in the province of Tarlac, Philippines. It has a total land area of 128.89 square kilometers and a population of 94,485 people as of the 2020 census.
The economy of Gerona is classified as a 1st municipal income class, with a poverty incidence of 6.13% in 2018. The town’s revenue in 2020 was approximately ₱260,703,176.70, with assets amounting to ₱623.5 million and liabilities of ₱126.7 million.
The MacArthur Highway goes through the center of the town, which is a significant factor in its economic and real estate development. The town is 14 kilometers from Tarlac City, the provincial capital; 55 kilometers from Clark Special Economic Zone in Angeles City; 72 kilometers from the regional center San Fernando, Pampanga, and 138 kilometers north of Metro Manila.
Gerona is politically subdivided into 44 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios. The town is known for the 1894 Saint Catherine of Alexandria Church of Gerona.
Paniqui
Paniqui, officially known as the Municipality of Paniqui, is a 1st class municipality in the province of Tarlac, Philippines. It has a total land area of 105.16 square kilometers and a population of 103,003 people as of the 2020 census.
The economy of Paniqui is classified as a 1st municipal income class, with a poverty incidence of 4.58% in 2018. The town’s revenue in 2021 was approximately ₱312,653,249.52, with assets amounting to ₱1,093 million in 2020 and liabilities of ₱361 million in the same year.
The town is 146 kilometers from the nation’s capital Manila and is 22 kilometers from the provincial capital, Tarlac City. Paniqui is politically subdivided into 35 barangays.
The language predominantly spoken in Paniqui is Ilocano, but Tagalog, Kapampangan, and Pangasinan are also frequently used.
Bamban
Bamban, officially known as the Municipality of Bamban, is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Tarlac, Philippines. It has a total land area of 251.98 square kilometers and a population of 78,260 people as of the 2020 census.
The economy of Bamban is classified as a 2nd municipal income class, with a poverty incidence of 10.30% in 2018. The town’s revenue in 2020 was approximately ₱244.7 million, with assets amounting to ₱521.7 million and liabilities of ₱79.01 million.
Bamban is 99 kilometers from Manila and is 25 kilometers from the provincial capital, Tarlac City. Bamban is politically subdivided into 15 barangays.
The language predominantly spoken in Bamban is Kapampangan, but Mag-antsi, Tagalog, and Ilocano are also frequently used.
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