Laur is a 3rd class landlocked municipality of Nueva Ecija Province in Central Luzon or Region 3, Philippines.
Profile of Laur Municipality (Geography)
Location –> Eastern part of Nueva Ecija Province in Central Luzon (See map below)
Neighboring Towns –> Bongabon (north), Gabaldon (east), General Tinio (south), Santa Rosa, Cabanatuan City and Palayan City (west)
Area –> 295.88 km2 (114.24 sq mi)
Population –> 35,656 (2015 Census)
Revenue (2016) –> 112,429,072.62
Barangays –> 17
Terrain –> Lowland with mountains
Industries –> Agriculture, Trading, Tourism
Major Products –> Rice, Corn, Vegetables, Poultry, Handicraft, Home-made Food Items
People/Language –> Tagalog, Ilocano, English
Legislative District –> 3rd
Government Officials
Congressman –> Rosanna Vergara
Mayor –> Alexander Daus
Vice Mayor –> John Joe Samano
History of Laur
Laur was created as a municipality on January 1, 1917. It was previously a territory of Bongabon municipality.
Economy of Laur
Laur is an agricultural town where rice and corn are the major products.
Tourist Spots in Laur
Saint Stephen the King Parish Church
Eboy Malgapo Farm
Festivals in Laur
Pagulyas Festival
Map of Laur Municipality in Nueva Ecija
See also: Profile of Mayor Alexander Daus, Governor Aurelio Umali