Limay

Limay, officially the Municipality of Limay, is a municipality in the province of Bataan, Philippines. According to the, it has a population of people.

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.
In 2024, the 2024 Manila Bay oil spill occurred 3.6 nautical miles off the east coast of Lamao Point, Barangay Lamao. Governor Joet Garcia declared a no-fishing zone on Limay.

Geography

According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the municipality has a land area of constituting of the total area of Bataan.
Limay is accessible via the Bataan Provincial Expressway, off Exit 45. It is from Balanga and from Manila.

Barangays

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

Demographics

In the 2024 census, Limay had a population of 81,960 people. The population density was.

Religion

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

Economy

Significant economic buildings and projects:

Limay public market and slaughterhouse
Bataan Limay Refinery Project, 140-megawatt power plant — P78B Petron Expansion Project.
Limay power plant
Port of Limay

Government

Local government

Pursuant to the local government, the political seat of the municipal government is located at the Municipal Hall. In the History of the [Philippines (1521–1898)|Spanish colonial period], the Gobernadorcillo was the Chief Executive who held office in the Presidencia. During the American rule, 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 and Municipal Trial Court, respectively, and are located in the Town Hall.

Elected officials

Members of the Limay Municipal Council :

District Representative : 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 — Headquarters at Camp General Antonio Luna
Mariveles Mountain Complex — mountain range stretching from Mariveles to Mount Limay – higher than Mount Samat in Pilar — and with Mount Tarak
Judy's Park — esplanade along Manila Bay with retaining walls and kiosks
Tikip and Biga Waterfalls — 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.

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
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