Limay

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.

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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.[https://archive.today/20130220090609/http://www.limaybataan.com/index.php/about-limay 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.{{cite news |last1= |first1= |title=Philippine coast guard says oil leaking from sunken tanker|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/7/27/philippine-coast-guard-says-oil-leaking-from-sunken-tanker-1429 |accessdate=July 27, 2024 |publisher= ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs|date=July 27, 2024}} Governor Joet Garcia declared a no-fishing zone on Limay.{{cite news |last1=Gozum |first1=Iya |title=Fishing banned in Limay, Bataan due to oil spill|url= https://www.rappler.com/philippines/luzon/fishing-ban-limay-bataan-oil-spill/|accessdate=July 30, 2024 |publisher= Rappler|date=July 30, 2024}}

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According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the municipality has a land area of {{convert|103.60|km2}}{{PSGC detail|area}} constituting {{percentage|103.60|1,372.98|2|pad=yes}} of the {{convert|1,372.98|km2|2|adj=mid|-}} total area of Bataan.

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

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Limay is politically subdivided into 12 barangays.{{PSGC detail|nscb}} Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

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{{PH brgy table lite|030806015| Saint Francis II | 8615| 5899}}

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In the 2020 census, Limay had a population of 78,272.{{PH census|current}} The population density was {{convert|{{sigfig|78,272/103.60|2}}|PD/km2}}.

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The 1935 Saint Francis of Assisi Parish Church{{cite web|url=http://www.ucanews.com/diocesan-directory/html/dps-pr_balanga_parish.html |title=Diocese of Balanga |access-date=January 27, 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120906022914/http://www.ucanews.com/diocesan-directory/html/dps-pr_balanga_parish.html |archive-date=September 6, 2012 }} is under the Vicariate of Saint Michael Archangel.{{cite web |url=http://www.church.nfo.ph/list-of-parishes-of-the-roman-catholic-diocese-of-balanga/ |title=List of Parishes of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Balanga: Philippine Churches |website=Church.nfo.ph |date=June 27, 2012 |access-date=November 21, 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303222406/http://www.church.nfo.ph/list-of-parishes-of-the-roman-catholic-diocese-of-balanga/ |archive-date=March 3, 2016 }} It belongs to the Roman Catholic Diocese of Balanga.{{cite web |url=http://www.cbcponline.net/balanga/html/parishes.html |title=Parishes |website=Cbcponline.net |access-date=November 21, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131020233232/http://www.cbcponline.net/balanga/html/parishes.html |archive-date=October 20, 2013 |url-status=dead }}

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Significant economic buildings and projects:

• Limay public market and slaughterhouse
• Bataan Limay Refinery Project, 140-megawatt power plant — P78B Petron Expansion Project.{{cite news|url=http://business.inquirer.net/75677/petron-power-plant-seen-ready-by-oct |title=Petron power plant seen ready by Oct. | INQUIRER.net |newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer|date=August 8, 2012 |access-date=November 21, 2016}}
• Limay power plant{{cite news|url=http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/183985/news/nation/limay-bataan-power-plant-to-be-up-and-running-on-tuesday |title=Limay, Bataan power plant to be up and running on Tuesday|work=GMA News|date=February 15, 2010 |access-date=November 21, 2016}}
• Port of Limay{{cite news|work=BusinessMirror|url=http://businessmirror.com.ph/index.php/news/top-news/2550-bataan-port-meets-goals-three-others-fall-short |title=BusinessMirror - Bataan port meets goals, three others fall short |access-date=January 31, 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121115140331/http://businessmirror.com.ph/index.php/news/top-news/2550-bataan-port-meets-goals-three-others-fall-short |archive-date=November 15, 2012 }}

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Pursuant to the local government,{{cite web

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}}{{cite web|url=http://www.chanrobles.com/localgov.htm |title=The Local Government Code Of The Philippines – Chan Robles Virtual Law Library |website=Chanrobles.com |access-date=November 21, 2016}} 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.

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.

Limay's attractions, events, and historical landmarks include:

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• 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) – {{convert|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 — {{convert|30|ft|adj=on}}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

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• 2024 Manila Bay oil spill

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| North = Orion

| East = Manila Bay

| South = Mariveles

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Category:Municipalities of Bataan

Category:Populated places on Manila Bay