Limay

For other uses, see Limay (disambiguation).

Limay
Municipality
Municipality of Limay
Downtown Limay
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Official seal of Limay
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Limay is located in Philippines
Limay
Limay
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 14°33′43″N 120°35′54″E / 14.56194°N 120.59833°E / 14.56194; 120.59833
CountryPhilippines
RegionCentral Luzon
ProvinceBataan
District 2nd district
FoundedJanuary 1, 1917
Barangays12 (see Barangays)
Government
 [1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorRichie Jason D. David
 • Vice MayorSarah V. David
 • RepresentativeAlbert Raymond S. Garcia
 • Municipal Council
Members
 • Electorate57,262 voters (2022)
Area
[2]
 • Total
103.60 km2 (40.00 sq mi)
Elevation
52 m (171 ft)
Highest elevation
414 m (1,358 ft)
Lowest elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Population
 (2020 census)[3]
 • Total
78,272
 • Density760/km2 (2,000/sq mi)
 • Households
19,571
Economy
 • Income class1st municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
10.51
% (2021)[4]
 • Revenue₱ 1,259 million (2020)
 • Assets₱ 4,463 million (2020)
 • Expenditure₱ 684.4 million (2020)
 • Liabilities₱ 289.9 million (2020)
Service provider
 • ElectricityPeninsula Electric Cooperative (PENELCO)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
2103, 2104 (Lamao)
PSGC
030806000
IDD : area code +63 (0)47
Native languagesMariveleño
Tagalog

Limay, officially the Municipality of Limay (Tagalog: Bayan ng Limay), is a municipality in the province of Bataan, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 78,272 people.[3]

History

The Dominican and Franciscan friars settled in Limay by the late 1600s, using its rich limestone deposits to build churches in Orion and Balanga. The town was a Barangay of Orion.

In the Philippine revolution of 1898, Limay inhabitants fought for their independence. American Governor-General Francis Burton Harrison's Executive Order of January 1, 1917, created Limay as the latest municipality.

In 1913, the Cadwallader-Gibson Lumber Company employed Limayans and Visayan immigrants.

MT Terra Nova submerged off Lamao Point, Limay coast (2015)

During World War II, Limay became the host to the first medical hospital of American and Filipino forces, run by the "Angels of Bataan". In Barrio Lamao, Major General Edward P. King capitulated to the Japanese forces, after the last stand of the American and Filipino forces faltered along the banks of the Alangan River.[5]

In 2024, the 2024 Manila Bay oil spill occurred 3.6 nautical miles (6.7 km) off the east coast of Lamao Point, Barangay Lamao.[6] Governor Joet Garcia declared a no-fishing zone on Limay.[7]

Geography

Mount Limay

According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the municipality has a land area of 103.60 square kilometres (40.00 sq mi) [8] constituting 7.55% of the 1,372.98-square-kilometre- (530.11 sq mi) total area of Bataan.

Limay is accessible via the Bataan Provincial Expressway (N301), off Exit 45. It is 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) from Balanga and 136 kilometres (85 mi) from Manila.

Climate

Climate data for Limay, Bataan
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 31
(88) 		32
(90) 		34
(93) 		35
(95) 		33
(91) 		31
(88) 		29
(84) 		29
(84) 		29
(84) 		29
(84) 		30
(86) 		31
(88) 		31
(88)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 19
(66) 		19
(66) 		20
(68) 		23
(73) 		25
(77) 		25
(77) 		24
(75) 		25
(77) 		25
(77) 		24
(75) 		23
(73) 		20
(68) 		23
(73)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 7
(0.3) 		8
(0.3) 		14
(0.6) 		26
(1.0) 		127
(5.0) 		210
(8.3) 		263
(10.4) 		272
(10.7) 		218
(8.6) 		114
(4.5) 		46
(1.8) 		21
(0.8) 		1,326
(52.3)
Average rainy days 4.0 4.0 6.9 11.2 21.0 24.5 27.4 26.9 25.9 21.9 13.4 6.3 193.4
Source: Meteoblue (modeled/calculated data, not measured locally)[9]

Barangays

Limay is politically subdivided into 12 barangays.[10] Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.


PSGC Barangay Population ±% p.a.
2020[3] 2010[11]
030806001 Alangan 7.4% 5,803 4,716 ▴ 2.10%
030806013 Duale 9.4% 7,358 5,069 ▴ 3.80%
030806002 Kitang I 2.5% 1,930 1,764 ▴ 0.90%
030806003 Kitang 2 & Luz 6.1% 4,777 4,563 ▴ 0.46%
030806004 Lamao 24.7% 19,329 16,256 ▴ 1.75%
030806006 Landing 4.1% 3,209 3,393 ▾ −0.56%
030806007 Poblacion 0.9% 701 770 ▾ −0.93%
030806008 Reformista 8.8% 6,900 4,149 ▴ 5.22%
030806014 San Francisco de Asis 7.5% 5,900 5,398 ▴ 0.89%
030806015 Saint Francis II 11.0% 8,615 5,899 ▴ 3.86%
030806009 Townsite 6.6% 5,178 4,646 ▴ 1.09%
030806012 Wawa 0.7% 560 584 ▾ −0.42%
Total 78,272 57,207 ▴ 3.18%

Demographics

Population census of Limay
YearPop.±% p.a.
1918 3,583—    
1939 3,978+0.50%
1948 4,509+1.40%
1960 7,126+3.89%
1970 12,912+6.12%
1975 18,182+7.11%
1980 24,281+5.95%
YearPop.±% p.a.
1990 32,629+3.00%
1995 40,092+3.93%
2000 46,620+3.29%
2007 54,782+2.25%
2010 57,207+1.59%
2015 68,071+3.37%
2020 78,272+2.78%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[12][11][13][14]

In the 2020 census, Limay had a population of 78,272.[3] The population density was 760 inhabitants per square kilometre (2,000/sq mi).

Economy

Petron Bataan Refinery

Poverty incidence of Limay

2.5
5
7.5
10
12.5
15
2006
6.60
2009
7.35
2012
5.78
2015
10.78
2018
7.20
2021
10.51

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[15][16][17][18][19][20][21][22]

Significant economic buildings and projects:

  • Limay public market and slaughterhouse
  • Bataan Limay Refinery Project, 140-megawatt power plant — P78B Petron Expansion Project.[23]
  • Limay power plant[24]
  • Port of Limay[25]

Government

Local government

Main article: Sangguniang Bayan
Municipal hall

Pursuant to the local government,[26][27] the political seat of the municipal government is located at the Municipal Hall. In the Spanish colonial period, the Gobernadorcillo was the Chief Executive who held office in the Presidencia. During the American rule (1898–1946), the elected Mayor and local officials, including the appointed ones held office at the Municipal Hall. The legislative and executive departments perform their functions in the Sangguniang Bayan (Session Hall) and Municipal Trial Court, respectively, and are located in the Town Hall.

Elected officials

Members of the Limay Municipal Council
(2022-2025)
Position Name of official
District Representative (2nd Legislative District, Bataan) Albert Raymond S. Garcia
Municipal Mayor Richie Jason D. David
Municipal Vice Mayor Sarah V. David
Municipal Councilors Cecil Gerard C. Roxas
Dennis R. Gochuico
Manuel P. Ambrocio
Rosario R. Perez
Remigio S. Tayag Jr.
Melchor L. Fernando
Restituto P. Reyes

These officials hold their office at the newly constructed Batasang Bayan in Barangay Poblacion, inside Limay Park facility along the Limay coastline.

Tourism

Limay's attractions, events, and historical landmarks include:

  • 263 hectares military reservation (the DND Arsenal – Government Arsenal) — Headquarters at Camp General Antonio Luna
  • Mariveles Mountain Complex — mountain range stretching from Mariveles to Mount Limay (or Mount Cayapo) – 393 metres (1,289 ft) higher than Mount Samat in Pilar — and with Mount Tarak
  • Judy's Park (Limay Municipal Park) — esplanade along Manila Bay with retaining walls and kiosks
  • Tikip and Biga Waterfalls — 30-foot (9.1 m)t falls nestled deep in the Limay mountain range
  • Saint Joseph's annual running of the bulls
  • Peninsula Golf and Country Club — 18-hole golf course inside the Petron Bataan Refinery.
  • Limay Sports Complex and Tennis Court
  • Apo Iko Fiesta Parade — October 4
  • Pagbubunyi Festival — May 4
  • Limay Tanod Appreciation Day — June

Religion

Saint Francis of Assisi Parish Church

The 1935 Saint Francis of Assisi Parish Church[28] is under the Vicariate of Saint Michael Archangel.[29] It belongs to the Roman Catholic Diocese of Balanga.[30]

See also

References

  1. ^  Municipality of Limay | (DILG)
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