Central Luzon (Region III)
Central Luzon is a Philippine region north of Metro Manila, comprising 7 provinces: Aurora, Bataan, Bulacan, Nueva Ecija, Pampanga, Tarlac, Zambales. Home to Clark Freeport Zone and the fastest-growing industrial corridor in the country.
Region IIICentral Luzon
🇵🇭 Philippine Context
📊 Key Statistics
Population
12,422,172(2020)
PSA via PhilAtlas↗
Land Area
21,906.19 kmu00b2(2013)
DENR-LMB via PhilAtlas↗
Density
567/kmu00b2(2020)
Calculated from PSA population / DENR-LMB area
Coastal Status: Coastal— PhilAtlas geographic classification
💼 Economy
Clark Freeport Zone (aviation, BPO, casinos). Food bowl (rice production). Automotive manufacturing. Rapid suburban expansion from Metro Manila overflow.
📍 Location Data
Region: Central Luzon (Region III)
Population: 12,989,074 (2024)
Coordinates: 15.4700, 120.7500