REGION 3: CENTRAL LUZON

An administrative division or region of the Republic of

the Philippines, primarily serve to organize the 7
provinces of the vast central plain of the island of Luzon
(the largest island), for administrative convenience.
 The region contains the largest plain in the country and
produces most of the country’s rice supply, earning itself
the nickname “Rice Granary of the Philippines” or “Rice
bowl of the Philippines”.
 Central Luzon covers
a total land area of
18,230.8 km2 and
occupies the central
portion of the island of
Luzon. The region is
landlocked by
Pangasinan and Nueva
Vizcaya on the north;
Metro Manila, Cavite
and Rizal on the south;
Aurora and Dingalan
Bay on the east and
Palauig Bay and Subic
Bay on the west.
 Region 3 is bestowed with a combination of towering
mountains, extinct and active volcanoes, lush verdant
farmlands, and natural sea harbours.
LANGUAGES: RELIGION:
• Eighty percent (80%) of the population of
•Tagalog Central Luzon is Roman Catholic.
•Kapampangan
•Ilocano • Other religions represented are Protestants
(including Evangicals), Islam, and Iglesia Ni
•Sambal Cristo.
•English
• In this region also where the Members Church of
God International ( also known by many as Ang
Dating Daan) headquarters is located in Apalit,
Pampanga where most members are.

• There are also other denominations such as Jesus

is Lord, Pentecostal Missionary Church of Christ,
Jesus Miracle Crusade and others
 Region 3 is composed of 7 provinces, 14 cities, 116 municipalities
and 3102 barangays.

PROVINCES:
1. Aurora- Baler
2. Bataan- Balanga City
3. Bulacan- Malolos
4. Nueva Ecija- Palayan City
5. Pampanga- San Fernando City
6. Tarlac- Tarlac City
7. Zambales- Iba
The City of San Fernando, in Pampanga, is the regional
center.