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Aurora, Philippines
Aurora is a province of the Philippines located in the Central Luzon[?] region. Its capital is Baler[?] and borders, clockwise from the south, the provinces of Quezon, Bulacan, Nueva Ecija, Nueva Vizcaya[?], Quirino[?], and Isabela[?]. To the east of Aurora is the Philippine Sea.
Before 1979, Aurora was part of the province of Quezon. Aurora was, in fact, named after the wife of Pres. Manuel L. Quezon, the president of the Philippine Commonwealth, after whom the mother province was named.
Facts and Figures
Region: Central Luzon[?] (Region III)
Capital: Baler[?]
Population:
2000 census—173,797 (10th smallest).
Density—54 per km² (5th lowest).
2000 census—173,797 (10th smallest).
Density—54 per km² (5th lowest).
Area: 3,239.5 km² (40th largest)
Languages: Xxxx[?]
Governor[?]: Ramoncita P. Ong (2001-2004)
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Political
Aurora is subdivided into 8 municipalities.
Municipalities
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