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Limay

Limay, officially the Municipality of Limay (Tagalog: Bayan ng 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.[3]

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.

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. The name Limay came from the Spanish word "Lima or Lime (material)", also known as Calcium oxide, a white calcium compound used in making Cement.

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 Cadwallader-Gibson Lumber Company 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 Alangan River.[5]

Geography

Mount Limay

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

Barangays

Limay is politically subdivided into 12 barangays.[8] Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.


Demographics

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

Petron Bataan Refinery

Poverty incidence of Limay

Significant economic buildings and projects:

Government

Local government

Municipal hall

Pursuant to the local government,[24][25] 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:

1935 Saint Francis of Assisi Parish Church

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)[26]) is under the Vicariate of Saint Michael Archangel.[27] It belongs to the Roman Catholic Diocese of Balanga[28] – The Vicariate of St. Peter).[29]

Its Parish Priest is Fr. Edilbert ‘Lides’ S. Pomer.[26]

References

  1. ^  Municipality of Limay | (DILG)
  2. ^ "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.
  3. ^ a b c d Census of Population (2020). "Region III (Central Luzon)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved July 8, 2021.
  4. ^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. April 2, 2024. Retrieved April 28, 2024.
  5. ^ About Limay
  6. ^ "Province: Bataan". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved November 12, 2016.
  7. ^ "Limay: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
  8. ^ "Municipal: Limay". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved January 8, 2016.
  9. ^ a b Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region III (Central Luzon)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved June 29, 2016.
  10. ^ Census of Population (2015). "Region III (Central Luzon)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved June 20, 2016.
  11. ^ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region III (Central Luzon)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.{{cite encyclopedia}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  12. ^ "Province of Bataan". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved December 17, 2016.
  13. ^ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  14. ^ "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. November 29, 2005.
  15. ^ "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. March 23, 2009.
  16. ^ "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. August 3, 2012.
  17. ^ "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. May 31, 2016.
  18. ^ "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. July 10, 2019.
  19. ^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. December 15, 2021. Retrieved January 22, 2022.
  20. ^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. April 2, 2024. Retrieved April 28, 2024.
  21. ^ "Petron power plant seen ready by Oct. | INQUIRER.net". Philippine Daily Inquirer. August 8, 2012. Retrieved November 21, 2016.
  22. ^ "Limay, Bataan power plant to be up and running on Tuesday". GMA News. February 15, 2010. Retrieved November 21, 2016.
  23. ^ "BusinessMirror - Bataan port meets goals, three others fall short". BusinessMirror. Archived from the original on November 15, 2012. Retrieved January 31, 2013.
  24. ^ "Philippines : Gov.Ph : About the Philippines". Gov.ph. Archived from the original on January 22, 2009. Retrieved March 28, 2009.
  25. ^ "The Local Government Code Of The Philippines – Chan Robles Virtual Law Library". Chanrobles.com. Retrieved November 21, 2016.
  26. ^ a b "Diocese of Balanga". Archived from the original on September 6, 2012. Retrieved January 27, 2013.
  27. ^ "List of Parishes of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Balanga | Philippine Churches". Church.nfo.ph. June 27, 2012. Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved November 21, 2016.
  28. ^ "Parishes". Cbcponline.net. Archived from the original on October 20, 2013. Retrieved November 21, 2016.
  29. ^ "Diocese of Balanga". Archived from the original on June 10, 2015. Retrieved January 31, 2013.

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