Nueva Ecija - Definition and Overview

Nueva Ecija is a landlocked province of the Philippines located in the Central Luzon region. Its capital is Palayan City. Nueva Ecija borders, from the south clockwise, Bulacan, Pampanga, Tarlac, Pangasinan, Nueva Vizcaya, and Aurora.

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES

Province of Nueva Ecija

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Region: Central Luzon (Region III)

Capital: Palayan City

Founded: —?

Population:
2000 census—1,659,883 (13th largest)
Density—314 per km² (18th highest)

Area: 5,284.3 km² (16th largest)

Divisions:
Highly urbanized cities—0
Component cities—5
Municipalities—27
Barangays—849
Congressional districts—4

Languages: Tagalog, Kapampangan, Ilocano

Governor: Tomas N. Joson III (2004-2007)

People and Culture

Economy

Geography

Political

Nueva Ecija is subdivided into 27 municipalities and 5 cities.

Cities

• Cabanatuan City
• Gapan City
• Palayan City
• San Jose City
• Science City of Muñoz

Municipalities

Physical

History

Tourist Attractions

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