# Limay

Limay, officially the Municipality of Limay (Tagalog: Bayan ng Limay), is a municipality in the province of Bataan, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 78,272 people.

## 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 square kilometres (40.00 sq mi)  constituting 7.55% of the 1,372.98-square-kilometre- (530.11 sq mi) total area of Bataan.
Limay is accessible via the Bataan Provincial Expressway (N301), off Exit 45. It is 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) from Balanga and 136 kilometres (85 mi) from Manila.

### Climate

Climate data for Limay, Bataan :
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °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) |
| Mean daily minimum °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) ||||||||||||||

### Barangays

Limay is politically subdivided into 12 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.
| PSGC | Barangay | Population | Population | Population | ±% p.a. | ±% p.a. |
| | | 2020 | 2020 | 2010 | | |
| 030806001 | Alangan | 7.4% | 5,803 | 4,716 | ▴ | 2.10% |
| 030806013 | Duale | 9.4% | 7,358 | 5,069 | ▴ | 3.80% |
| 030806002 | Kitang I | 2.5% | 1,930 | 1,764 | ▴ | 0.90% |
| 030806003 | Kitang 2 & Luz | 6.1% | 4,777 | 4,563 | ▴ | 0.46% |
| 030806004 | Lamao | 24.7% | 19,329 | 16,256 | ▴ | 1.75% |
| 030806006 | Landing | 4.1% | 3,209 | 3,393 | ▾ | −0.56% |
| 030806007 | Poblacion | 0.9% | 701 | 770 | ▾ | −0.93% |
| 030806008 | Reformista | 8.8% | 6,900 | 4,149 | ▴ | 5.22% |
| 030806014 | San Francisco de Asis | 7.5% | 5,900 | 5,398 | ▴ | 0.89% |
| 030806015 | Saint Francis II | 11.0% | 8,615 | 5,899 | ▴ | 3.86% |
| 030806009 | Townsite | 6.6% | 5,178 | 4,646 | ▴ | 1.09% |
| 030806012 | Wawa | 0.7% | 560 | 584 | ▾ | −0.42% |
| | Total | Total | 78,272 | 57,207 | ▴ | 3.18% |

## Demographics

| Year | Pop. | ±% 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% |
| Year | Pop. | ±% 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% |
| 2020 | 78,272 | +2.78% |
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority :
In the 2020 census, Limay had a population of 78,272. The population density was 760 inhabitants per square kilometre (2,000/sq mi).

## Economy

Poverty incidence of Limay
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* Source: Philippine Statistics Authority
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 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

Members of the Limay Municipal Council (2022-2025) :
| Position | Name of official |
| 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 |
| Municipal Councilors | Dennis R. Gochuico |
| Municipal Councilors | Manuel P. Ambrocio |
| Municipal Councilors | Rosario R. Perez |
| Municipal Councilors | Remigio S. Tayag Jr. |
| Municipal Councilors | Melchor L. Fernando |
| Municipal Councilors | 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 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.
* Limay Sports Complex and Tennis Court
* Apo Iko Fiesta Parade — October 4
* Pagbubunyi Festival — May 4
* Limay Tanod Appreciation Day — June

## 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.