Concepcion, Tarlac

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Concepcion
Municipality of Concepcion
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Concepcion Municipal Hall
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Nickname: 
The Birthplace of Ninoy Aquino
Motto(s): 
"Aksyon,Concepcion\"
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Concepcion
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 15°19′29″N120°39′19″E / 15.324853°N 120.655386°E / 15.324853; 120.655386
Country Philippines
Region Central Luzon
Province Tarlac
District 3rd district
Founded 1863
Barangays 45 (see Barangays)
Government
[1]
  Type Sangguniang Bayan
   Mayor Noel L. Villanueva
   Vice Mayor Joan Carla P. Bautista
   Representative Noel N. Rivera
   Municipal Council
Members
   Electorate 106,576 voters (2022)
Area
[2]
  Total242.99 km2 (93.82 sq mi)
Elevation
36 m (118 ft)
Highest elevation
73 m (240 ft)
Lowest elevation
21 m (69 ft)
Population
 (2020 census) [3]
  Total169,953
  Density700/km2 (1,800/sq mi)
   Households
38,117
Economy
   Income class 1st municipal income class
   Poverty incidence
13.29
% (2021) [4]
   Revenue Increase2.svg PHP 412.61 million (2019) [5]
   Asset Increase2.svg PHP 812.67 million (2019)
   Expenditure 358.5 million (2020)
   Liabilities Increase2.svg PHP 131.95 million (2019)
Service provider
  ElectricityTarlac 2 Electric Cooperative (TARELCO 2)
Time zone UTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
2316
PSGC
IDD : area code +63(0)45
Native languages Kapampangan
Tagalog
Ilocano
Website www.concepciontarlac.gov.ph
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Seal of the Local Government Unit of Concepcion, Tarlac, Philippines

Concepcion, officially the Municipality of Concepcion (Kapampangan : Balen ning Concepcion; Filipino : Bayan ng Concepcion), is a 1st class municipality in the province of Tarlac, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 169,953 people. [3]

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History

In 1860, the towns of Concepcion and Magalang comprised a single town named San Bartolome (presently a barangay of Concepcion), which was a military Commandancia of Pampanga under the Spanish regime.

A catastrophic flood devastated the whole settlement of San Bartolome in 1863 and its residents were left with no other choice but to abandon the place. Divided as to where they were to resettle, some went north and others went south.

The first group, headed by Don Pablo Luciano, the Governadorcillo, organized a new settlement on the slopes of Mt. Arayat further south and named the settlement after him. Eventually, the place was renamed Magalang.

The second group who took refuge in the north comprised the Santoses, Laxamanas, Salvadors, Yumuls, Castros, Dizons, Pinedas, Felicianos, Aquinos, Corteses, Bermudezes, Perezes, Punsalangs and many others, and settled in a place (now called Santo Nino) then occupied by the Lindos and the Amuraos (Don Esquolastiquo Amurao and Don Gaston Amurao).

Most of the settlers became dissatisfied with the place, as it abounded with snakes and was scarce in water. They moved further south to a place now known as Concepcion. The settlers began clearing the land and built huts and roads. After several years, they named the place Concepcion after the Immaculate Conception, who was believed to possess power over the snakes that abound in the area. [6]

Benigno Simeon "Igno" Aquino, Sr. (September 4, 1894 - December 20, 1947), also known as Benigno S. Aquino or Benigno Aquino Sr., was a Filipino politician who served as Speaker of the National Assembly of the Second Philippine Republic from 1943 to 1944. His grandson Benigno S. Aquino III is the former President of the Philippines. He is also the father of former Senator Ninoy Aquino. Concepcion,Tarlacjf9952 01.JPG
Benigno Simeon "Igno" Aquino, Sr. (September 4, 1894 – December 20, 1947), also known as Benigno S. Aquino or Benigno Aquino Sr., was a Filipino politician who served as Speaker of the National Assembly of the Second Philippine Republic from 1943 to 1944. His grandson Benigno S. Aquino III is the former President of the Philippines. He is also the father of former Senator Ninoy Aquino.

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Geography

Concepcion is one of the largest municipalities of the province of Tarlac. It lies on the south-eastern tip of Tarlac, bordered in the south by Magalang, Pampanga, in the east by San Antonio, Nueva Ecija, in the north-east by La Paz, in the north-west by Tarlac City, in the west by Capas, and in the south-west by Bamban. It covers an area of 245.7 square kilometres (94.9 sq mi).

It has two great rivers, the first being Lucong River which originates from Dingding and Namria creeks in Capas, Tarlac; it is visible from the bridge at Barangay Santiago, and merges with the Rio Chico before joining the Pampanga River. The second is Parua River, which originates from the Sacobia-Bamban river that comes from Mount Pinatubo. Parua River is heavily silted with 7 meters of sand deposits; its bridge was destroyed by lahar and is visible at Barangay San Nicolas Balas. It also merges with the Rio Chico before joining Pampanga River. Both rivers are utilized to irrigate the town's agricultural lands, consisting mainly of rice and sugar crops. Parua River, which at times appears as a bed of sand due to the scarcity of water, is also a quarry site for sand and ash used as construction material.

Barangays

Concepcion is politically subdivided into 45 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

  • Alfonso
  • Balutu
  • Cafe
  • Calius Gueco
  • Caluluan
  • Castillo
  • Corazon de Jesus (Darabulbul)
  • Culatingan
  • Dungan
  • Dutung-A-Matas (Jefmin)
  • Green Village
  • Lilibangan
  • Mabilog
  • Magao
  • Malupa
  • Minane
  • Panalicsian (Panalicsican)
  • Pando
  • Parang
  • Parulung
  • Pitabunan
  • San Agustin (Murcia)
  • San Antonio
  • San Bartolome
  • San Francisco
  • San Isidro (Almendras)
  • San Jose (Poblacion)
  • San Juan (Castro)
  • San Martin
  • San Nicolas (Poblacion)
  • San Nicolas Balas
  • San Vicente (Calius/Corba)
  • Santa Cruz
  • Santa Maria
  • Santa Monica
  • Santa Rita
  • Santa Rosa (Bucsit)
  • Santiago
  • Santo Cristo
  • Santo Niño
  • Santo Rosario (Magunting)
  • Talimunduc Marimla
  • Talimunduc San Miguel
  • Telabanca
  • Tinang

Climate

Climate data for Concepcion, Tarlac
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecYear
Mean daily maximum °C (°F)30
(86)
31
(88)
33
(91)
34
(93)
33
(91)
31
(88)
29
(84)
29
(84)
29
(84)
30
(86)
30
(86)
29
(84)
31
(87)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F)19
(66)
19
(66)
20
(68)
22
(72)
24
(75)
24
(75)
24
(75)
24
(75)
24
(75)
22
(72)
21
(70)
20
(68)
22
(71)
Average precipitation mm (inches)5
(0.2)
5
(0.2)
10
(0.4)
23
(0.9)
136
(5.4)
191
(7.5)
245
(9.6)
241
(9.5)
200
(7.9)
108
(4.3)
36
(1.4)
12
(0.5)
1,212
(47.8)
Average rainy days2.62.54.48.320.924.427.426.925.018.29.23.6173.4
Source: Meteoblue (modeled/calculated data, not measured locally) [8]

Demographics

Population census of Concepcion
YearPop.±% p.a.
1903 12,962    
1918 17,487+2.02%
1939 32,702+3.03%
1948 30,785−0.67%
1960 45,084+3.23%
1970 62,227+3.27%
1975 72,554+3.13%
1980 80,647+2.14%
1990 103,146+2.49%
1995 101,243−0.35%
2000 115,171+2.80%
2007 135,213+2.24%
2010 139,832+1.23%
2015 154,188+1.88%
2020 169,953+1.93%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority [9] [10] [11] [12]
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Concepcion Municipal Building

In the 2020 census, the population of Concepcion, Tarlac, was 169,953 people, [3] with a density of 700 inhabitants per square kilometre or 1,800 inhabitants per square mile.

Economy

Poverty incidence of Concepcion

2.5
5
7.5
10
12.5
15
2006
12.40
2009
13.50
2012
6.73
2015
14.00
2018
9.85
2021
13.29

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority [13] [14] [15] [16] [17] [18] [19] [20]

Tourism

Notable personalities

Education

There are five public high schools and a private tertiary college in the municipality:

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