Fast Facts

Aurora: Beyond the Beaten Path

General Information

  • Location: Eastern part of Central Luzon, facing the Philippine Sea
  • Region: Region III – Central Luzon
  • Capital: Baler
  • Foundation Year: August 13, 1979 (as a separate province from Quezon)

 Population

  • Total Population (2020 Census): 235,750
  • Total Voting Population (2022): 154,688
  • Annual Population Growth Rate: 2.02% (2015–2020) [PSA]
  • Population Density: ~66 people/km²

Geographic Data

  • Total Land Area: 3,147.32 km²
  • Borders:
    • North: Isabela & Quirino
    • Northwest: Nueva Vizcaya  
    • West: Nueva Ecija
    • Southwest: Bulacan
    • South: Quezon
    • East: Philippine Sea (Pacific Ocean)
  • Coastline: Approximately 328 km long (longest in Luzon)

Environment

  • Main Mountain Range: Sierra Madre
  • Protected Area: Aurora Memorial National Park
  • Forest Cover: One of the highest in Luzon

Key Municipalities

Administrative Divisions

  • Number of Municipalities: 8
  • Number of Barangays: 151