Kiamba, Sarangani

Kiamba
Kiamba
	Municipality
	Municipality of Kiamba
	Tuka Beach
	Seal
	Map of Sarangani with Kiamba highlighted
	OpenStreetMap
	Kiamba Location within the Philippines
	Coordinates: 5°59′N 124°37′E
Country	Philippines
Region	Soccsksargen (Region XII)
Province	Sarangani
District	Lone District
Founded	1947
Barangays	19 (see Barangays)
Government [1]
• Type	Sangguniang Bayan
• Mayor	Danny A. Martinez
• Vice Mayor	Marie Jess M. Ancheta
• Congressman	Rogelio D. Pacquiao
• Electorate	39,912 voters (2019)
Area [2]
• Total	328.68 km2 (126.90 sq mi)
Population (2015 census)[3]
• Total	61,058
• Density	190/km2 (480/sq mi)
• Households	13,576
Economy
• Income class	1st municipal income class
• Poverty incidence	48.01% (2015)[4]
• Revenue (₱)	156,845,994.95 (2016)
Time zone	UTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code	9514
PSGC	128003000
IDD : area code	+63 (0)83
Climate type	tropical rainforest climate
Native languages	Cebuano; Tboli; Maguindanao; Blaan language; Tagalog
Website	kiamba.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 2015 census, it has a population of 61,058 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 municipality was formed in 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
Year	Pop.	±% p.a.
1960	32,358	—
1970	17,201	−6.12%
1975	21,986	+5.05%
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%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[3][10][11][12]

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

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References

"Municipality". Quezon City, Philippines: Department of the Interior and Local Government. Retrieved 31 May 2013.
"Province: Sarangani". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
Census of Population (2015). "Region XII (Soccsksargen)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
"PSA releases the 2015 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Quezon City, Philippines. Retrieved 12 October 2019.
http://balita.ph/2009/04/25/pacquiao-builds-house-in-sarangani/
http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=12&fi=p070220.htm&no=39
"Archived copy". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on 2009-02-09. Retrieved 2009-05-09.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
"Kiamba Municipality was Born". Local Government of Kiamba. Retrieved 11 April 2017.
"Kiamba: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 15 May 2020.
Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region XII (Soccsksargen)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. NSO. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region XII (Soccsksargen)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. NSO.
"Province of Sarangani". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.

External links

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[1] "Municipality". Quezon City, Philippines: Department of the Interior and Local Government. Retrieved 31 May 2013.

[nscb-area-2] "Province: Sarangani". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.

[PSA15–12-3] Census of Population (2015). "Region XII (Soccsksargen)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.

[4] "PSA releases the 2015 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Quezon City, Philippines. Retrieved 12 October 2019.

[5] ttp://balita.ph/2009/04/25/pacquiao-builds-house-in-sarangani/

[6] ttp://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.

[met_norms-9] "Kiamba: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 15 May 2020.

[NSO10–12-10] Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region XII (Soccsksargen)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. NSO. Retrieved 29 June 2016.

[NSO07-12-11] Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region XII (Soccsksargen)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. NSO.

[LWUA-PopulationData-12] "Province of Sarangani". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.

Province of Sarangani
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Municipalities	Alabel Glan Kiamba Maasim Maitum Malapatan Malungon