Tarlac is a province located in the central part of Luzon island in the Philippines. It is surrounded by the provinces of Pangasinan, Nueva Ecija, Zambales, and Pampanga. The province has a total land area of 3,053.60 square kilometers and is home to a population of approximately 1.4 million people.
Demographics
- Age Group with the Highest Population (2015 Census):
- 5 to 9 years old, with 142,374 individuals.
- Age Group with the Lowest Population (2015 Census):
- 80 and over, with 13,131 individuals.
- Population Composition (2015 Census):
- 30.82% of the population, or 420,991 individuals, are aged 14 and below (young dependent population, including infants/babies, children, and young adolescents/teenagers).
- 63.58% of the population, or 868,586 individuals, are aged 15 up to 64 (economically active population and potential workforce members).
- 5.60% of the population, or 76,450 individuals, are part of the old dependent population (senior citizens aged 65 and over).
- Age Dependency Ratios (2015 Census):
- There are 48 youth dependents for every 100 of the working age population.
- There are 9 aged/senior citizens for every 100 of the working population.
- Overall, there are 57 dependents (comprising both young and old-age dependents) for every 100 of the working population.
- Median Age (2015 Census):
- The median age is 25, indicating that half of the entire population of Tarlac are aged less than 25, and the other half are over the age of 25.
| Name | City/ Municipality | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) | Area (km2) | Density (2020), per km2 | Brgy count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anao | municipality | 12,208 | 11,528 | 1.21% | 23.87 | 511 | 18 |
| Bamban | municipality | 78,260 | 69,466 | 2.54% | 251.98 | 311 | 15 |
| Camiling | municipality | 87,319 | 83,248 | 1.01% | 140.53 | 621 | 61 |
| Capas | municipality | 156,056 | 140,202 | 2.28% | 377.60 | 413 | 20 |
| Concepcion | municipality | 169,953 | 154,188 | 2.07% | 234.67 | 724 | 45 |
| Gerona | municipality | 94,485 | 87,531 | 1.62% | 128.89 | 733 | 44 |
| La Paz | municipality | 68,952 | 64,017 | 1.58% | 114.33 | 603 | 21 |
| Mayantoc | municipality | 32,597 | 32,232 | 0.24% | 311.42 | 105 | 24 |
| Moncada | municipality | 62,819 | 57,787 | 1.77% | 85.75 | 733 | 37 |
| Paniqui | municipality | 103,003 | 92,606 | 2.27% | 105.16 | 979 | 35 |
| Pura | municipality | 25,781 | 23,712 | 1.78% | 31.01 | 831 | 16 |
| Ramos | municipality | 22,879 | 21,350 | 1.47% | 24.40 | 938 | 9 |
| San Clemente | municipality | 13,181 | 12,657 | 0.86% | 49.73 | 265 | 12 |
| San Jose | municipality | 41,182 | 36,253 | 2.72% | 592.81 | 69 | 13 |
| San Manuel | municipality | 28,387 | 25,504 | 2.28% | 42.10 | 674 | 15 |
| Santa Ignacia | municipality | 51,626 | 47,538 | 1.75% | 146.07 | 353 | 24 |
| Tarlac City | city (CC), capital | 385,398 | 342,493 | 2.52% | 274.66 | 1,403 | 76 |
| Victoria | municipality | 69,370 | 63,715 | 1.81% | 111.51 | 622 | 26 |
| Tarlac Total | 1,503,456 | 1,366,027 | 2.04% | 3,046.49 | 494 | 511 | |
Economy
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 971,275,439.67 | – |
| 2010 | 1,067,967,894.96 | 9.96% |
| 2011 | 1,193,184,373.09 | 11.72% |
| 2012 | 1,187,326,133.03 | -0.49% |
| 2013 | 1,384,905,453.71 | 16.64% |
| 2014 | 1,558,408,163.22 | 12.53% |
| 2015 | 1,784,130,134.64 | 14.48% |
| 2016 | 1,600,062,482.13 | -10.32% |
| End notes:Annual Regular Income = Locally Sourced Revenue + Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) Current Year + Other Shares from National Tax CollectionLocally Sourced Revenue = Real Property Tax (General Fund) + Tax on Business + Other Taxes + Regulatory Fees + Service/User Charges + Receipts from Economic Enterprises | ||
Tourism
Tarlac has several tourist attractions that draw visitors from all over the Philippines and around the world. Some popular destinations include the Monasterio de Tarlac, which is a 278-hectare Catholic monastery that offers breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains; the Hacienda Luisita, which is a historic sugar plantation that now offers tours and recreational activities; and the Mount Pinatubo, which is an active volcano that offers scenic trekking routes and hot springs.
