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Central Luzon (Filipino: Gitnang Luzon; Kapampangan: Kalibudtarang Luzon; Pangasinan: Pegley na Luzon; Ilocano: Tengnga ti Luzon), designated as Region III, is an administrative region in the Philippines.
Central Luzon (Region III) is an administrative region in the Philippines covering the provinces of Aurora, Bataan, Bulacan, Nueva Ecija, Pampanga, Tarlac, and Zambales, as well as the highly urbanized cities of Angeles and Olongapo. Its latest population is 12,422,172 (2020 Census figures).
Central Luzon or known as Region 3, was created to organize the 7 provinces of the vast central plain of the island of Luzon (the largest island), for administrative convinience. The region contains the largest in the country and produces most of the country’s rice supply, earning itself the nickname “Rice Granary of the Philippines”.
Central Luzon is one of the 17 regions of the Philippines. This "super region" is in the north of Manila. Home to seven provinces, this region has different and distinct cultures.
Central Luzon is located north of Manila, it is the access region to the regions of Ilocos, Cordilleras, and Cagayan Valley. It is the only region that meets both east and west of the country, it is surrounded by Manila Bay to the south, South China Sea to the west and The Philippine Sea to the east.
Luzon is the Philippines’ largest island and home of the capital Manila. Central Luzon is home to big cities, some nice beaches, majestic mountains, large picturesque lakes, and a good infrastructure. Central Luzon is an all-round destination, with great diving, hiking, birdwatching, and surfing.
Central Luzon region, also known as Region 3, comprises the largest plain of the Philippines; it is called most of the country’s rice supply. It is one of the most active and energetic regions in the Philippines. It is situated at the crossroads of Asia pacific.
