Limay
Limay | |
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Municipality of Limay | |
Downtown Limay | |
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![]() ![]() Limay Location within the Philippines | |
Coordinates: 14°33′43″N 120°35′54″E / 14.56194°N 120.59833°ECoordinates: 14°33′43″N 120°35′54″E / 14.56194°N 120.59833°E | |
Country | Philippines |
Region | Central Luzon |
Province | Bataan |
District | 2nd district |
Founded | October 4, 1917 |
Barangays | 12 (see Barangays) |
Government | |
• Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
• Mayor | Nelson C. David |
• Vice Mayor | Richie Jason D. David |
• Representative | Jose Enrique S. Garcia III |
• Municipal Council | Members |
• Electorate | 54,468 voters (2019) |
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 (2020 census) [3] | |
• Total | 78,272 |
• Density | 760/km2 (2,000/sq mi) |
• Households | 15,036 |
Economy | |
• Income class | 1st municipal income class |
• Poverty incidence | 10.78% (2015)[4] |
• Revenue | ₱1,258,974,365.53 (2020) |
• Assets | ₱4,463,042,364.91 (2020) |
• Expenditure | ₱684,417,141.65 (2020) |
• Liabilities | ₱289,915,019.16 (2020) |
Service provider | |
• Electricity | Peninsula Electric Cooperative (PENELCO) |
Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
ZIP code | 2104 |
PSGC | |
IDD : area code | +63 (0)47 |
Native languages | Mariveleño Tagalog |
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 2020 census, it has a population of 78,272 people. [3]
Limay is accessible via the Bataan Provincial Expressway (N301), 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 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 .[5]
Geography[]
According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the municipality has a land area of 103.60 square kilometres (40.00 sq mi) [6] constituting 7.55% of the 1,372.98-square-kilometre- (530.11 sq mi) total area of Bataan.
Climate[]
Climate data for Limay, Bataan | |||||||||||||
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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 (modeled/calculated data, not measured locally)[7] |
Barangays[]
Limay is politically subdivided into 12 barangays.[8]
PSGC | Barangay | Population | ±% p.a. | |||
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2020 [3] | 2010 [9] | |||||
030806001 | Alangan | 7.4% | 5,803 | 4,716 | 2.16% | |
030806013 | Duale | 9.4% | 7,358 | 5,069 | 3.91% | |
030806002 | Kitang I | 2.5% | 1,930 | 1,764 | 0.93% | |
030806003 | Kitang 2 & Luz | 6.1% | 4,777 | 4,563 | 0.47% | |
030806004 | Lamao | 24.7% | 19,329 | 16,256 | 1.80% | |
030806006 | Landing | 4.1% | 3,209 | 3,393 | −0.57% | |
030806007 | Poblacion | 0.9% | 701 | 770 | −0.96% | |
030806008 | Reformista | 8.8% | 6,900 | 4,149 | 5.37% | |
030806014 | San Francisco de Asis | 7.5% | 5,900 | 5,398 | 0.92% | |
030806015 | Saint Francis II | 11.0% | 8,615 | 5,899 | 3.97% | |
030806009 | Townsite | 6.6% | 5,178 | 4,646 | 1.12% | |
030806012 | Wawa | 0.7% | 560 | 584 | −0.43% | |
Total | 78,272 | 57,207 | 3.28% |
Demographics[]
Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
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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% |
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% |
2020 | 78,272 | +2.78% |
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority [10] [9] [11][12] |
In the 2020 census, Limay had a population of 78,272. [3] The population density was 760 inhabitants per square kilometre (2,000/sq mi).
Economy[]
Poverty Incidence of Limay | |
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[13][14][15][16][17][18] |
Local government[]
Pursuant to the local government,[19][20] 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 () 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
- 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
- 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.[21]
- Limay power plant[22]
- Port of Limay[23]
- 2009 Giant mushroom[24]
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)[25]) is under the Vicariate of Saint Michael Archangel.[26] It belongs to the Roman Catholic Diocese of Balanga[27] – The Vicariate of St. Peter).[28]
Its Parish Priest is Fr. Felizardo D. Sevilla.[25]
Gallery[]
Municipal hall
Philippine Ports Authority in Lamao
Public market
Saint Francis of Assisi Parish Church
River view
References[]
- ^ Municipality of Limay | (DILG)
- ^ "2015 Census of Population, Report No. 3 – Population, Land Area, and Population Density" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. Quezon City, Philippines. August 2016. ISSN 0117-1453. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
- ^ a b c d Census of Population (2020). "Region III (Central Luzon)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
- ^ https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/City%20and%20Municipal-level%20Small%20Area%20Poverty%20Estimates_%202009%2C%202012%20and%202015_0.xlsx; publication date: 10 July 2019; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
- ^ About Limay
- ^ "Province: Bataan". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
- ^ "Limay: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 26 April 2020.
- ^ "Municipal: Limay". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 January 2016.
- ^ a b Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region III (Central Luzon)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. NSO. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
- ^ Census of Population (2015). "Region III (Central Luzon)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
- ^ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region III (Central Luzon)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. NSO.
- ^ "Province of Bataan". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
- ^ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 28 December 2020.
- ^ https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/NSCB_LocalPovertyPhilippines_0.pdf; publication date: 29 November 2005; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
- ^ https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/2003%20SAE%20of%20poverty%20%28Full%20Report%29_1.pdf; publication date: 23 March 2009; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
- ^ https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/2006%20and%202009%20City%20and%20Municipal%20Level%20Poverty%20Estimates_0_1.pdf; publication date: 3 August 2012; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
- ^ https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/2012%20Municipal%20and%20City%20Level%20Poverty%20Estima7tes%20Publication%20%281%29.pdf; publication date: 31 May 2016; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
- ^ https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/City%20and%20Municipal-level%20Small%20Area%20Poverty%20Estimates_%202009%2C%202012%20and%202015_0.xlsx; publication date: 10 July 2019; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
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- ^ "Petron power plant seen ready by Oct. | INQUIRER.net". Philippine Daily Inquirer. 2012-08-08. Retrieved 2016-11-21.
- ^ "Limay, Bataan power plant to be up and running on Tuesday". GMA News. 2010-02-15. Retrieved 2016-11-21.
- ^ "Archived copy". BusinessMirror. Archived from the original on 2012-11-15. Retrieved 2013-01-31.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- ^ "giant mushroom nakita sa limay bataan". YouTube. 2009-08-30. Archived from the original on 2021-12-21. Retrieved 2016-11-21.
- ^ a b "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2012-09-06. Retrieved 2013-01-27.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2015-06-10. Retrieved 2013-01-31.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
External links[]
Media related to Limay, Bataan at Wikimedia Commons
- Limay Profile at PhilAtlas.com
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- Municipalities of Bataan
- Populated places on Manila Bay