Geographical Location

The Municipality of Moncada is located 153 kms. North of Manila and 26 kms. away from Tarlac City. It is one of the 17 towns and 1 city in the Province of Tarlac.

Boundaries:

North – Municipality of San Manuel

West – Municipality of Camiling

South – Municipality of Paniqui

East – Municipality of Anao

• Topography/Slope
• Relatively flat where slopes range 0-3%
• Landlocked (away from oceans and mountains)
• Land is ideal for agricultural use
• Climate and Rainfall
• Rainy Season – June – October
• Abundant Rainfall – July – December
• Dry Season – November to May
• Hottest Months – March, April and May
• Cold Months – December to February
• Temperature
• Humidity relatively high during dry season
• Cool during harvest season (“ber” months)
• Occurrence of tropical storms during rainy season
• Soil Type/Fertilit
• Types of Soil:

1. 55% clay loam
2. 45% sandy loam

• Agricultural adaptability of the soil suited for the production of palay, corn, root crops, vegetables, mangoes and other fruit bearing trees
• Surface Hydrology
• Land surface is a rolling plain
• Low lying areas prone to floodings
• Silted waterways
• Inland fishponds
• Water level about 20 ft. deep
• Liquefaction
• Sta. Lucia West prone to liquefaction as a result or effect of the july 16, 1990 earthquake.
• Newly built Municipal Slaughterhouse of Paniqui near the Sta. Lucia River sink/collapsed due to liquefaction