General Tinio

General Tinio, formerly known as Papaya, officially the Municipality of General Tinio (Tagalog: Bayan ng Heneral Tinio, Ilocano: Ili ti Heneral Tinio), is a municipality in the province of Nueva Ecija, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 55,925 people. It was renamed in 1957 to honor General Manuel Tinio y Bundoc, the youngest general of the revolution.

Due to its river boundaries, streams, thick vegetation, rolling hills and mountains, the town served as a tactical rallying point for various resistance movements throughout its history - starting with the Katipunan during the Philippine Revolution, followed by Filipino insurgents during the American period, the Hukbalahap during the Japanese occupation, and later, communist rebels. Historical significance is given locally toward its contributions to independence. It is traversed by several rivers and streams including the Rio Chico River. The town's hilly terrain and dense wild vegetation made it a natural refuge for insurgents resisting colonization during the Spanish, American, and Japanese occupations, and other rebel groups. These geographical barriers allowed insurgents to rest and regroup, contributing to the absence of major battles within the town.

The is known for cultural festivals such as the Kalamay Festival and natural attractions like Minalungao National Park.