Aurora (province) facts for kids
Aurora is a special part of the Philippines called a province. In the local language, Tagalog, it's called Lalawigan ng Aurora. In Ilocano, another language, it's Probinsia ti Aurora.
A province is like a big area or state within a country. It has its own government and helps manage the land and people living there. Aurora is found on the eastern side of the Central Luzon region. This means it's in the middle part of the Philippines, but towards the east coast. It faces the big Philippine Sea, which is part of the Pacific Ocean.
The main town and center of Aurora province is called Baler. This is where the provincial government offices are located.
Images for kids
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Map of northern Tayabas in 1918, showing the area that would become Aurora -
The beautiful Dicasalarin Cove along the coast of Baler
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Saint Louis Church in Baler, a historical landmark
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The Bulwagan ng Katarungan (Halls of Justice) in Suklayin, Baler
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The Aurora Police Provincial Office in Baler
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The Aurora Provincial Tourism Office, also in Suklayin
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An aerial view of Baler Bay, a popular spot
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A bust of Maria Aurora, after whom the province is named
See also
In Spanish: Provincia de Aurora para niños
