Tarlac facts for kids
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Tarlac Province
Lalawigan ng Tarlac
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| Province of Tarlac | |||
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| Nickname(s):
Melting Pot Of Central Luzon
Sugar Capital Of Luzon |
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Map of the Philippines with Tarlac highlighted
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| Country |  Philippines |
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| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) | ||
| Founded | 1872 | ||
| Capital | Tarlac City | ||
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| • Type | Province of the Philippines | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 2,736.6 km2 (1,056.6 sq mi) | ||
| Area rank | 49th out of 80 | ||
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 1,273,240 | ||
| • Rank | 17th out of 80 | ||
| • Density | 465.263/km2 (1,205.027/sq mi) | ||
| • Density rank | 12th out of 80 | ||
| Divisions | |||
| • Independent cities | 0 | ||
| • Component cities | 1 | ||
| • Municipalities | 17 | ||
| • Barangays | 511 | ||
| • Districts | 1st to 3rd districts of Tarlac | ||
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PHT) | ||
| ZIP Code |
2300
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| Spoken languages | Kapampangan, Tagalog, Ilocano, Pangasinan, English | ||
Tarlac is a province in the Philippines. It is located in the middle of Central Luzon, which is one of the regions in the country. Tarlac is special because it is a landlocked province. This means it does not have a coastline or touch the sea.
The province is surrounded by other provinces. To the south, you'll find Pampanga. To the east is Nueva Ecija. Pangasinan is to the north, and Zambales is to the west. In 2010, about 1,273,240 people lived in Tarlac.
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About Tarlac Province
Tarlac is often called the "Melting Pot of Central Luzon." This is because many different groups of people live there. They speak various languages and have different cultures. It is also known as the "Sugar Capital of Luzon" because a lot of sugar is produced there.
Where is Tarlac?
Tarlac is part of the Central Luzon region, also known as Region III. It is located in the central part of the island of Luzon. Its capital city is Tarlac City.
How Big is Tarlac?
The total land area of Tarlac is about 2,736.6 square kilometers. This makes it the 49th largest province out of 80 in the Philippines. Even though it's not the biggest, many people live there.
Who Lives in Tarlac?
As of 2010, Tarlac was home to over 1.2 million people. This makes it the 17th most populated province in the Philippines. People from different backgrounds live here, making it a diverse place.
Languages Spoken
Because Tarlac is a "melting pot," many languages are spoken there. The main languages include Kapampangan, Tagalog, Ilocano, and Pangasinan. Many people also speak English.
How Tarlac is Governed
Tarlac is led by a Governor. The current governor is Victor Yap. There is also a Vice Governor, Pearl Angeli Pacada. The province is divided into smaller parts to help manage it.
- It has 1 component city, which is Tarlac City.
- There are 17 municipalities. These are like towns.
- Inside these cities and municipalities, there are 511 Barangays. Barangays are the smallest local government units.
History of Tarlac
Tarlac was officially founded as a province in 1872. Over the years, it has grown and developed into the important province it is today. It has played a role in the history of the Philippines.
Images for kids
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United States and Philippine troops during a military exercise in Crow Valley, Tarlac
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Landscape along Tarlac City
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The San Sebastian Cathedral in Tarlac City
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Rice plantations in Gerona
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The Old site of Camiling or also known as the Intramuros of Tarlac
See also
In Spanish: Provincia de Tarlac para niños
