Limay, Bataan

Limay, officially the Municipality of Limay (Tagalog: Bayan ng Limay; Kapampangan: Balen ning Limay), is a 1st class municipality in the province of Bataan, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 68,071 people.[4]

Limay
Municipality
Municipality of Limay
Downtown Limay
Seal
Map of Bataan with Limay highlighted
OpenStreetMap
Limay
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 14°33′43″N 120°35′54″E
Country Philippines
RegionCentral Luzon (Region III)
ProvinceBataan
District2nd District
FoundedOctober 4, 1917
Barangays12 (see Barangays)
Government
 [1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorNelson C. David
 • Vice MayorRichie Jason D. David
 • CongressmanJose Enrique S. Garcia III
 • Electorate54,468 voters (2019)
Area
 [2]
 • Total103.60 km2 (40.00 sq mi)
Elevation8.7 m (28.5 ft)
Population
 (2015 census)[4]
 • Total68,071
 • Density660/km2 (1,700/sq mi)
 • Households
15,036
Economy
 • Income class1st municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence10.78% (2015)[5]
 • Revenue (₱)363,156,834.99 (2016)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
2104
PSGC
030806000
IDD : area code +63 (0)47
Climate typetropical monsoon climate
Native languagesMariveleño
Tagalog

Limay is accessible via the Bataan Provincial Expressway (Route 301), off Exit 45, San Fernando Exit. Located at the south-eastern section of Bataan Peninsula, it is 136 kilometres (85 mi) from Manila and 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) south from the provincial capital Balanga.

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 last Bataan municipality.

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

During the World War II, Limay became the host to the first medical hospital of American and Filipino forces, run by the "Angels of Bataan". In Lamao, Limay, 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]

Geography

Limay is located at 14°33′43″N 120°35′54″E.

According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the municipality has a land area of 103.60 square kilometres (40.00 sq mi) [2] constituting 7.55% of the 1,372.98-square-kilometre- (530.11 sq mi) total area of Bataan.

Climate
Climate data for Limay, Bataan
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °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)
Average low °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 [7]

Barangays

Limay is politically subdivided into 12 barangays.[8]

PSGC Barangay Population ±% p.a.
2015[4] 2010[9]
030806001 Alangan 8.5% 5,803 4,716 ▴ 4.03%
030806013 Duale 10.8% 7,358 5,069 ▴ 7.35%
030806002 Kitang I 2.8% 1,930 1,764 ▴ 1.73%
030806003 Kitang 2 & Luz 7.0% 4,777 4,563 ▴ 0.88%
030806004 Lamao 28.4% 19,329 16,256 ▴ 3.35%
030806006 Landing 4.7% 3,209 3,393 ▾ −1.06%
030806007 Poblacion 1.0% 701 770 ▾ −1.77%
030806008 Reformista 10.1% 6,900 4,149 ▴ 10.17%
030806014 San Francisco de Asis 8.7% 5,900 5,398 ▴ 1.71%
030806015 Saint Francis II 12.7% 8,615 5,899 ▴ 7.48%
030806009 Townsite 7.6% 5,178 4,646 ▴ 2.09%
030806012 Wawa 0.8% 560 584 ▾ −0.80%
Total 68,071 57,207 ▴ 3.37%

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%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[4][9][10][11]

In the 2015 census, Limay had a population of 68,071.[4] The population density was 660 inhabitants per square kilometre (1,700/sq mi).

Local government

Pursuant to the local government,[12][13] 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.

Limay, Bataan's incumbent elected officials are headed by – Mayor Nelson C. David (PDP-LBN) and Vice Mayor Richie Jason David.

The Sangguniang Bayan Members are:

  • Sarah David
  • Cecil Gerard Roxas
  • Mel Fernando
  • Dennis Gochuico
  • Manuel Ambrocio
  • Meng-Newr Tayag
  • Bart Reyes
  • Edong Villaviray

They hold office at the newly constructed Batasang Bayan in Barangay Wawa, inside the Judy's Park facility along the Limay coastline.

Attractions

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.
  • The Limay public market and slaughterhouse
  • Limay Sports Complex and Tennis Court
  • Apo Iko Fiesta Parade — October 4
  • Pagbubunyi Festival — May 4
  • Limay Tanod Appreciation Day — June
  • Lamao National High School
  • Multi-purpose Building of Bo. Luz
  • Limay Polytechnic College
  • Bataan Limay Refinery Project, 140-megawatt power plant — P78B Petron Expansion Project.[14]
  • Limay power plant[15]
  • Port of Limay[16]
  • 2009 Giant mushroom[17]

1935 Saint Francis of Assisi Parish Church

The 1935 Saint Francis of Assisi Parish Church (Barangay Poblacion) (Cath.: 26,440, Titular: St. Francis of Assisi, Feast day – October 4. with former Parish Priest, Father Rosauro Guila and Guest Priest: Father Guillermo Ramo)[18]) is under the Vicariate of Saint Michael Archangel.[19][19] It belongs to the Roman Catholic Diocese of Balanga[20] – The Vicariate of St. Peter).[21]

Its Parish Priest is Fr. Felizardo D. Sevilla.[18]

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