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:
- 55% clay loam
- 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
