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    Tarlac (Tarlac City) Tarlac Province | Luzon Philippines
Location
Lat 15° 28' 49N Long 120° 35' 52E  Tarlac is located at an elevation of 137' above sea level and is the provincial capital of Tarlac Province on Luzon in the Philippines. Prewar, the Manila-Dagupan Rail Road line, ran through Tarlac City. Today known as Tarlac City.

Wartime History
Occupied by the Japanese during early 1942. Starting in the middle of January 1945 attacked by American aircraft until the end of March 1945.

American missions against Tarlac
January 13, 1945–March 21, 1945

Today
A prewar locomotive and rail car is displayed displayed in the center of Tarlac. A second locomotive #17 is displayed at Dagupan Museum.

Tarlac Airfield
Built prewar near Tarlac.

Armed Forces Museum Province of Tarlac
Located at the Philippine Army Base, Camp Aquino at Tarlac

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Last Updated
July 19, 2024

 

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