Limay
Municipality in Bataan, Philippines
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Limay, officially the Municipality of Limay (Tagalog: Bayan ng Limay), is a municipality in the province of Bataan, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 81,960 people.[5]
Limay | |
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| Municipality of Limay | |
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 Map of Bataan with Limay highlighted | |
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| Coordinates: 14°33′43″N 120°35′54″E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Central Luzon |
| Province | Bataan |
| District | 2nd district |
| Founded | January 1, 1917 |
| Barangays | 12 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Richie Jason D. David |
| • Vice Mayor | Marie Grace David |
| • Representative | Albert Raymond S. Garcia |
| • Municipal Council | Members |
| • Electorate | 59,060 voters (2025) |
| Area | |
• 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 (2024 census)[3] | |
• Total | 81,960 |
| • Density | 791.1/km2 (2,049/sq mi) |
| • Households | 19,571 |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 1st municipal income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 10.51 |
| • Revenue | ₱ 1,148 million (2022) |
| • Assets | ₱ 5,792 million (2022) |
| • Expenditure | ₱ 869.4 million (2022) |
| • Liabilities | ₱ 1,144 million (2022) |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | Peninsula Electric Cooperative (PENELCO) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 2103, 2104 (Lamao) |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)47 |
| Native languages | Mariveleño Tagalog |
History
Dominican and Franciscan friars settled Limay by the late 1600s, using its rich limestone deposits to build churches in Orion and Balanga. At the time, Limay 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.
During World War II, Limay hosted 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.[6]
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.[7] Governor Joet Garcia declared a no-fishing zone on Limay.[8]
Geography
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According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the municipality has a land area of 103.60 square kilometres (40.00 sq mi) [9] 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 | |||||||||||||
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| 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)[10] | |||||||||||||
Barangays
Limay is politically subdivided into 12 barangays.[11] Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.
| PSGC | Barangay | Population | ±% p.a. | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024[12] | 2010[13] | |||||
| 030806001 | Alangan | 7.1% | 5,803 | 4,716 | 1.51% | |
| 030806013 | Duale | 9.0% | 7,358 | 5,069 | 2.73% | |
| 030806002 | Kitang I | 2.4% | 1,930 | 1,764 | 0.65% | |
| 030806003 | Kitang 2 & Luz | 5.8% | 4,777 | 4,563 | 0.33% | |
| 030806004 | Lamao | 23.6% | 19,329 | 16,256 | 1.26% | |
| 030806006 | Landing | 3.9% | 3,209 | 3,393 | −0.40% | |
| 030806007 | Poblacion | 0.9% | 701 | 770 | −0.68% | |
| 030806008 | Reformista | 8.4% | 6,900 | 4,149 | 3.74% | |
| 030806014 | San Francisco de Asis | 7.2% | 5,900 | 5,398 | 0.64% | |
| 030806015 | Saint Francis II | 10.5% | 8,615 | 5,899 | 2.77% | |
| 030806009 | Townsite | 6.3% | 5,178 | 4,646 | 0.79% | |
| 030806012 | Wawa | 0.7% | 560 | 584 | −0.30% | |
| Total | 81,960 | 57,207 | 2.63% | |||
Demographics
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In the 2024 census, Limay had a population of 81,960 people.[18] The population density was 790 inhabitants per square kilometre (2,000/sq mi).
Religion
The 1935 Saint Francis of Assisi Parish Church[19] is under the Vicariate of Saint Michael Archangel.[20] It belongs to the Roman Catholic Diocese of Balanga.[21]
Economy
Government
Local government
Pursuant to the local government,[33][34] 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):
- 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
Education
The Limay Schools District Office governs all educational institutions within the municipality. It oversees the management and operations of all private and public, from primary to secondary schools.[35]
Primary and elementary schools
- Alangan Elementary School
- Arsenal Elementary School
- Bliss Elementary School
- Carbon Elementary School
- Crossroad House of Faith Christian School
- Daughters of St. Dominic School
- Duale Elementary School
- Gabaldon Elementary School
- Higher Ground Ecumenical Learning School
- House of Achievers Montessori School
- Kinaragan Elementary School
- Kitang Elementary School
- Lamao Elementary School
- Limay Elementary School
- Luz Elementary School
- Northridge Montessori School of Limay
- Peas Elementary School
- St. Francis ES Elementary School (Bacong)
- St. Francis II Elementary School
- The Peninsula School
Secondary schools
- Lamao National High School
- Limay National High School
- St. Francis National High School
- West Philippines Institute of Tourism Science and Technology
Tertiary schools
- Limay Polytechnic College
