Limay

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.About Limay

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. Governor Joet Garcia declared a no-fishing zone on Limay.

Geography

According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the municipality has a land area of 103.60 km2 constituting of the 1,372.98 km2 total area of Bataan.

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

Climate

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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 {{sigfig|81,960/103.60|2}} PD/km2.

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

Main article: Sangguniang Bayan

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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 m 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 ftt 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 (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

References

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