Kiamba, Sarangani

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Kiamba
Municipality
Municipality of Kiamba
Tuka Beach
Tuka Beach
Official seal of Kiamba
Seal
Map of Sarangani with Kiamba highlighted
Map of Sarangani with Kiamba highlighted
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Kiamba is located in Philippines
Kiamba
Kiamba
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 5°59′N 124°37′E / 5.98°N 124.62°E / 5.98; 124.62Coordinates: 5°59′N 124°37′E / 5.98°N 124.62°E / 5.98; 124.62
CountryPhilippines
RegionSoccsksargen
ProvinceSarangani
District Lone district
FoundedAugust 18, 1947
Barangays19 (see Barangays)
Government
 [1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorDanny A. Martinez
 • Vice MayorMarie Jess M. Ancheta
 • RepresentativeRogelio D. Pacquiao
 • Electorate39,912 voters (2019)
Area
[2]
 • Total328.68 km2 (126.90 sq mi)
Elevation
73 m (240 ft)
Highest elevation
661 m (2,169 ft)
Lowest elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Population
 (2020 census) [3]
 • Total65,774
 • Density200/km2 (520/sq mi)
 • Households
13,576
Economy
 • Income class1st municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence48.01% (2015)[4]
 • Revenue₱239,289,990.18 (2020)
 • Assets₱425,814,885.87 (2020)
 • Expenditure₱201,688,151.44 (2020)
 • Liabilities₱144,532,797.88 (2020)
Service provider
 • ElectricitySouth Cotabato 2 Electric Cooperative (SOCOTECO 2)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
9514
PSGC
128003000
IDD : area code +63 (0)83
Native languagesCebuano
Tboli
Maguindanao
Blaan
Tagalog
Websitekiamba.url.ph

Kiamba, officially the Municipality of Kiamba (Cebuano: Lungsod sa Kiamba; Tagalog: Bayan ng Kiamba), is a 1st class municipality in the province of Sarangani, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 65,774 people. [3]

It is bordered on the west by Maitum, on the east by Maasim, on the north by South Cotabato, and on the south by the Celebes Sea.

Notable residents include Manny Pacquiao. It is the hometown of his wife Jinkee Pacquiao.[5][6][7]

History[]

The area of what is now known as MAKIMA was first inhabited by T'boli tribes people who mostly occupied the highlands. The lowlands and plains were mostly occupied by Maguindanaons who migrated from the Maguindanao area and the Sangil people who mostly are from Balut and Sangili islands, occupied the areas near the sea. The Ilocanos who are originally from Luzon only came to the area around 1920's onwards as they heed the governments homesteading and resettlement plan.

The municipality was formed on August 18, 1947, when Executive Order No. 82 was signed by the government by merging the municipal districts of Kraan and Kling.

Maitum on the west became an independent municipality in 1959. In 1971, Maasim, on the east, also became an independent municipality.[8]

Barangays[]

Kiamba is politically subdivided into 19 barangays.

  • Badtasan
  • Datu Dani
  • Gasi
  • Kapate
  • Katubao
  • Kayupo
  • Kling (Lumit)
  • Lagundi
  • Lebe
  • Lomuyon
  • Luma
  • Maligang
  • Nalus
  • Poblacion
  • Salakit
  • Suli
  • Tablao
  • Tamadang
  • Tambilil

Climate[]

Climate data for Kiamba, Sarangani
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °C (°F) 30
(86) 		30
(86) 		31
(88) 		31
(88) 		30
(86) 		29
(84) 		29
(84) 		29
(84) 		30
(86) 		30
(86) 		29
(84) 		30
(86) 		30
(86)
Average low °C (°F) 23
(73) 		23
(73) 		24
(75) 		24
(75) 		25
(77) 		24
(75) 		24
(75) 		24
(75) 		24
(75) 		24
(75) 		24
(75) 		24
(75) 		24
(75)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 193
(7.6) 		177
(7.0) 		222
(8.7) 		222
(8.7) 		278
(10.9) 		292
(11.5) 		245
(9.6) 		222
(8.7) 		174
(6.9) 		193
(7.6) 		245
(9.6) 		233
(9.2) 		2,696
(106)
Average rainy days 24.6 22.1 25.7 26.3 28.4 27.2 25.9 25.2 22.3 25.9 27.3 26.9 307.8
Source: Meteoblue [9]

Demographics[]

Population census of Kiamba
YearPop.±% p.a.
1918 12,734—    
1939 14,687+0.68%
1948 15,824+0.83%
1960 32,358+6.14%
1970 21,424−4.03%
1975 21,986+0.52%
1980 28,467+5.30%
1990 35,418+2.21%
1995 39,717+2.17%
2000 44,724+2.58%
2007 53,040+2.38%
2010 54,871+1.24%
2015 61,058+2.06%
2020 65,774+1.47%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority [10] [11] [12][13]

Majority of the population speak Cebuano although early settlers were of Ilocano origin. There are a lot of Moro people (Sangil and Maguindanaon) who settles in the area long before the Christians from Luzon came. One of the indigenous peoples living in mountainous areas of Kiamba is known as T'boli.

Economy[]

Rice, the foremost income producer.
Seafoods, the second biggest income earner.

The economy of Kiamba is largely based on agriculture with vast ricefields surrounding the municipality. Aqua-culture is the second biggest income earner, notably the culture of milkfish and shrimps (locally called "sugpo" or "lukon") for export. Also, coastal communities depend on deep-sea fishing as a primary livelihood.

Tourism[]

The Timpuyog festival celebrates the town's foundation anniversary. Timpuyog is an Ilocano word for unity, and the festival includes tribal shows and carnaval. Kiamba celebrate their Timpuyog Festival and Foundation Anniversary every February 14.

Visitors attractions include:

  • Waterfalls in lush rainforests (ex. Nalus Falls)
  • Short, narrow roads lined with Japanese era houses
  • Cockfights
  • Tuka Marine Park, a protected area where fishing is banned. It has four protected coves and only one (Tuka 2) is open to the public. The site has coral formations.
  • Beaches of Kiamba (ex. Wakap Beach in Datu Dani)

Notable educational institutions[]

  • Kiamba National High School
  • Notre Dame of Kiamba
  • Southern Cotabato Academy
  • J.B.T. Caing Sr. Memorial Integrated School
  • James L. Chiongbian National Trade School (Formerly Kling National High school)
  • Cabales-Enarbia Integrated School
  • Salakit National High School

References[]

  1. ^  Municipality of Kiamba | (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 Census of Population (2020). "Region XII (Soccsksargen)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ "Pacquiao builds house in Sarangani | balita.ph". Archived from the original on 2011-10-05.
  6. ^ http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=12&fi=p070220.htm&no=39
  7. ^ "Archived copy". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on 2009-02-09. Retrieved 2009-05-09.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  8. ^ "Kiamba Municipality was Born". Local Government of Kiamba. Retrieved 11 April 2017.
  9. ^ "Kiamba: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 15 May 2020.
  10. ^ Census of Population (2015). "Region XII (Soccsksargen)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  11. ^ Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region XII (Soccsksargen)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. NSO. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  12. ^ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region XII (Soccsksargen)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. NSO.
  13. ^ "Province of Sarangani". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
  14. ^ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 28 December 2020.
  15. ^ https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/NSCB_LocalPovertyPhilippines_0.pdf; publication date: 29 November 2005; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
  16. ^ 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.
  17. ^ 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.
  18. ^ 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.
  19. ^ 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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