Limay, officially the Municipality of Limay, is a first-class municipality in the province of Bataan, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 78,272 people. Limay is accessible via the Bataan Provincial Expressway (N301), off Exit 45. It is 12 km from Balanga and 136 km from Manila.

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. 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. 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 NaN% of the 1,372.98 km2 total area of Bataan.

Climate

Barangays

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

Demographics

In the 2020 census, Limay had a population of 78,272. The population density was undefined PD/km2.

Economy

Significant economic buildings and projects:

Government

Local government

Pursuant to the local government, 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

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:

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.