Palayan, Provincial capital in Nueva Ecija, Philippines
Located 130 kilometers from Manila, Palayan spans over 101 square kilometers at an elevation of 173 meters above sea level.
The city was established on June 19, 1965, through Republic Act No. 4475, transforming from a government stock farm into the new capital of Nueva Ecija.
The name Palayan originates from the word for rice paddy, reflecting the agricultural identity of Nueva Ecija as the Rice Granary of the Philippines.
Fort Ramon Magsaysay, situated within the city limits, serves as the base for the Philippine Army's 7th Infantry Division and hosts military training exercises.
With a population of 45,383 residents according to the 2020 census, Palayan holds the distinction of being the least populated city in the Philippines.
Location: Nueva Ecija
Inception: June 19, 1965
Elevation above the sea: 173 m
Shares border with: General Mamerto Natividad
Website: http://palayancity.gov.ph
GPS coordinates: 15.54222,121.08444
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:55
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