is a province in the Philippines located in the Central Luzon region. Its capital is Iba. Zambales borders Pangasinan to the north,Tarlac and Pampanga to the east, and Bataan to the south. The province lies between the South China Sea and the Zambales Mountains. With a land area of 3,700 km2, Zambales is the second largest among the seven provinces of Central Luzon. It has a population density of 170 people per square kilometer², one of the lowest in the country. The province is noted for its mangoes, which are abundant from January to April. Zambales has one highly urbanized city; the city of Olongapo which is independent. But today, the municipalities of Iba and Subic are potential to be component cities of the province in the near future. Zambales is served by the Subic Bay International Airport, which is located in Cubi Point, Subic Bay Freeport Zone. Subic Bay Freeport Zone is host to many tourist attractions which include casinos, beach resorts, parks, beachside huts and cottages and historical artifacts. The Scarborough shoal is internationally recognized as a part of Zambales Province.
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