Country Philippines Founded October 4, 1917 Time zone PST (UTC+8) Province Bataan | District 2nd District Barangays Area 103.6 km² Local time Saturday 5:45 AM | |
Region Central Luzon (Region III) Weather 25°C, Wind E at 14 km/h, 74% Humidity Neighborhoods Lamao, Duale, Sitio Peas, Reformista, Townsite | ||
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Limay, officially the Municipality of Limay (Filipino: Bayan ng Limay; Kapampangan: Balen ning Limay), is a municipality in the province of Bataan in the Central Luzon (Region III) of the Philippines. The population was 68,071 at the 2015 census. In the 2016 electoral roll, it had 49,527 registered voters.
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- Map of Limay Bataan Philippines
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- History
- Geography
- Barangays
- Demographics
- Government
- Attractions
- References
Map of Limay, Bataan, Philippines
Limay is accessible via the Bataan Provincial Expressway, 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.
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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 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.
Geography
Limay is located at 14°34′N 120°36′E.
According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the municipality has a land area of 103.60 square kilometres (40.00 sq mi) constituting 7000755000000000000♠7.55% of the 1,372.98-square-kilometre- (530.11 sq mi) total area of Bataan.
Barangays
Limay is politically subdivided into 12 barangays.
Demographics
In the 2015 census, Limay had a population of 68,071. The population density was 660 inhabitants per square kilometre (1,700/sq mi).
In the 2016 electoral roll, it had 49,527 registered voters.
Government
Pursuant to the Local government in the Philippines", the political seat of the municipal government is located at the Municipal Hall. In the History of the Philippines (1521–1898), the Gobernadorcillo was the Chief Executive who held office in the Presidencia. During the American rule (1898–1946) (History of the Philippines (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 Lilvir B. Roque (National Unity) and Vice-Mayor Eufemia Roxas
The Sangguniang Bayan Members are:
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:
The 1935 Saint Francis of Assisi Parish Church (Brgy. 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)) is under the Vicariate of Saint Michael Archangel. Roman Catholic Diocese of Balanga It belongs to the Roman Catholic Diocese of Balanga - The Vicariate of St. Peter).
Its Parish Priest is Msgr. Hernando Baluyot Guanzon.