Maria Aurora is a 2nd class municipality of Aurora Province in Central Luzon Region, Philippines.
Profile of Maria Aurora Municipality (Geography)
Location –> Central part of Aurora Province (See map below)
Neighboring Towns –> Dipaculao (northeast), Baler (east), San Luis (south), Bongabon in Nueva Ecija (southwest), and Alfonso Castaneda in Quirino (northwest)
Area –> 426.19 km2 (164.55 sq mi)
Population –> 40,734 (2015 Census)
Terrain –> Mountainous with coastal plain
Industries –> Agriculture, Trading, Tourism
Major Products –> Rice, Fish, Coconut, Vegetables, Poultry, Handicraft, Home-made Food Items
People/Language –> Tagalog, Ilocano, English
Barangays –> 40
Revenue (2016) –> 140,878,416.63
Legislative District –> Lone
Government Officials
Go here to see the elected municipal officials of Maria Aurora.
History of Maria Aurora
Maria Aurora was named after Maria Aurora “Baby” Aragon Quezon, the first daughter of Philippine President Manuel L. Quezon and First Lady Aurora Aragon Quezon. It was formed on July 21, 1949, through the Executive Order No. 249.
Economy of Maria Aurora
Maria Aurora is an agricultural town where rice, corn and coconut are the main products.
Tourist Spots in Maria Aurora
Balete Tree (Millenium Tree)
Festivals in Maria Aurora
Rang-ay (Development) Festival
Map of Maria Aurora Municipality in Aurora Province
See also: Profile of Mayor Amado Geneta, Governor Gerardo Noveras