Bulacan is a province located in the Central Luzon region of the Philippines. It lies north of Metro Manila and is part of Region III, also known as Central Luzon

. The province is bordered by Nueva Ecija to the north, Aurora to the northeast, Quezon to the east, Rizal to the southeast, Metro Manila to the south, Manila Bay to the southwest, and Pampanga to the west

. Its capital is Malolos, and it is known for its rich historical heritage and proximity to the national capital region