English: Pura, Tarlac[1] is a fourth class municipality in the province of Tarlac, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 22,949 people,[3] with 14,929 voters (as of Jan. 2010). Pura is located about 78 kilometres (48 mi) from the regional center San Fernando, Pampanga, 55 kilometres (34 mi) from Clark Special Economic Zone (CSEZ) (Angeles City, Pampanga), 19 kilometres (12 mi) from the provincial capital Tarlac City, and 145 kilometres (90 mi) north of Manila.New WebsitePura's topography is characterized by plain slopes, with Luisita fine sand loam and Pura clay loam soil. It is traversed by the Susubaen Creek and Baldo Creek.[2] It has an average monthly rainfall of 29.5 centimetres (11.6 in), an average temperature range of 24.2 to 31.4 °C (76 to 89 °F), and a wind speed of 7.1 knots/hour.[3] Area: 31.01 km² ZIP Code: 2312[4]Coordinates: 15°37'10"N 120°39'22"E It was during the Spanish regime when migrants coming from the Ilocos Region ( Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur and La Union) moved southward to look for arable lands. Read more: [5]At present, the Municipal Leadership is under the reins of Hon. Concepcion A. Zarate, M.D.