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Kiamba, officially the Municipality of Kiamba (Cebuano: Lungsod sa Kiamba; Tagalog: Bayan ng Kiamba; Maguindanaon: Inged nu Kiamba, Jawi: ايڠايد نو كيامب), 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]

Kiamba
Municipality
Municipality of Kiamba
Tuka Beach
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Map of Sarangani with Kiamba highlighted
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Kiamba Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 5°59′N 124°37′E
Country	Philippines
Region	Soccsksargen
Province	Sarangani
District	Lone district
Founded	August 18, 1947
Barangays	19 (see Barangays)
Government  [1]
• Type	Sangguniang Bayan
• Mayor	George F. Falgui
• Vice Mayor	Marie Jess M. Ancheta
• Representative	Steve Solon
• Municipal Council	Members James Solomon F. Pimentel Josephine L. Dalman Cornelio C. Martinez Jr. Ruben T. Sevilleja Jeric G. Santillana Antonio A. Yasaña Vincent Wyne J. Gagarin Alfredo A. Maglin Jr.
• Electorate	39,991 voters (2022)
Area [2]
• Total	328.68 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]
• Total	65,774
• Density	200/km2 (520/sq mi)
• Households	15,420
Economy
• Income class	1st municipal income class
• Poverty incidence	33.40% (2018)[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
• Electricity	South Cotabato 2 Electric Cooperative (SOCOTECO 2)
Time zone	UTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code	9514
PSGC	128003000
IDD : area code	+63 (0)83
Native languages	Cebuano Tboli Maguindanao Blaan Tagalog
Website	kiamba.url.ph

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]

Geography

Barangays

Kiamba is politically subdivided into 19 barangays.

Climate

Demographics

Population census of Kiamba

Year	Pop.	±% 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]

The 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

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)
• Kiamba Philippines was mentioned in the Uncharted movie.

Education

• 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

External links

• Kiamba Profile at PhilAtlas.com
• Kiamba Profile at the DTI Cities and Municipalities Competitive Index
• Kiamba Municipal Profile at the Province of Sarangani Official Website
• Official website
• Philippine Standard Geographic Code
• Philippine Census Information
• Local Governance Performance Management System

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