Located in central Luzon, Tarlac boasts:

Key Strengths

  1. Strategic location: Interconnected with Pangasinan, Nueva Ecija, Zambales and Pampanga.
  2. Fertile land: 3,053.60 sq km suitable for agriculture and development.
  3. Growing population: 1.4M residents, with 63.58% in the working-age bracket (15-64).
  4. Young workforce: Median age 25, indicating potential for growth.
  5. Rich cultural heritage: Historic sites, festivals and traditions.

Demographic Insights (2015 Census)

  1. Age distribution:
  • 30.82% (420,991) aged 14 and below
  • 63.58% (868,586) aged 15-64
  • 5.60% (76,450) aged 65+
  1. Dependency ratios:
  • 48 youth dependents/100 working-age individuals
  • 9 senior dependents/100 working-age individuals
  1. Population growth rate: Steady, with potential for expansion.

Economic Opportunities

  1. Agriculture: Rice, sugarcane, corn and vegetable cultivation.
  2. Real estate development: Residential, commercial and industrial projects.
  3. Tourism infrastructure: Historic sites, eco-tourism and leisure facilities.
  4. Manufacturing: Food processing, textiles and electronics.
  5. Education and training: Institutions, vocational schools and skills development.

Competitive Advantages

  1. Accessible transportation networks
  2. Abundant natural resources
  3. Growing economy
  4. Supportive local government
  5. Untapped potential for growth

Investment Incentives

  1. Tax breaks and exemptions
  2. Streamlined business registration
  3. Infrastructure development support
  4. Workforce training programs
  5. Government-sponsored initiatives

Tarlac’s unique blend of strategic location, fertile land, young workforce and rich cultural heritage makes it an attractive destination for investors, entrepreneurs and businesses seeking growth and expansion.

NameCity/ MunicipalityPopulation (2020)Population (2015)Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020)Area (km2)Density (2020), per km2Brgy count
Anaomunicipality12,20811,5281.21%23.8751118
Bambanmunicipality78,26069,4662.54%251.9831115
Camilingmunicipality87,31983,2481.01%140.5362161
Capasmunicipality156,056140,2022.28%377.6041320
Concepcionmunicipality169,953154,1882.07%234.6772445
Geronamunicipality94,48587,5311.62%128.8973344
La Pazmunicipality68,95264,0171.58%114.3360321
Mayantocmunicipality32,59732,2320.24%311.4210524
Moncadamunicipality62,81957,7871.77%85.7573337
Paniquimunicipality103,00392,6062.27%105.1697935
Puramunicipality25,78123,7121.78%31.0183116
Ramosmunicipality22,87921,3501.47%24.409389
San Clementemunicipality13,18112,6570.86%49.7326512
San Josemunicipality41,18236,2532.72%592.816913
San Manuelmunicipality28,38725,5042.28%42.1067415
Santa Ignaciamunicipality51,62647,5381.75%146.0735324
Tarlac Citycity (CC), capital385,398342,4932.52%274.661,40376
Victoriamunicipality69,37063,7151.81%111.5162226
Tarlac Total1,503,4561,366,0272.04%3,046.49494511

Economy

Fiscal YearAnnual Regular IncomeChange
2009971,275,439.67–
20101,067,967,894.969.96%
20111,193,184,373.0911.72%
20121,187,326,133.03-0.49%
20131,384,905,453.7116.64%
20141,558,408,163.2212.53%
20151,784,130,134.6414.48%
20161,600,062,482.13-10.32%
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.