Kiamba, Sarangani

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Kiamba
Municipality
Other transcription(s)
Tuka Beach
Tuka Beach
Flag of Kiamba
Flag
Official seal of Kiamba
Seal
Map of Sarangani with Kiamba highlighted
Map of Sarangani with Kiamba highlighted
OpenStreetMap
Map
Kiamba is located in Philippines
Kiamba
Kiamba
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 5°59′28″N 124°37′32″E / 5.991186°N 124.625669°E / 5.991186; 124.625669
CountryPhilippines
RegionSoccsksargen
ProvinceSarangani
District Lone district
FoundedAugust 18, 1947
Barangays19 (see Barangays)
Government
 [1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorGeorge F. Falgui
 • Vice MayorMarie Jess M. Ancheta
 • RepresentativeSteve Solon
 • Municipal Council
Members
 • Electorate39,991 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
 • Density200/km2 (520/sq mi)
 • Households
15,420
Economy
 • Income class1st municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
29.58
% (2021)[4]
 • Revenue₱ 371.4 million (2022)
 • Assets₱ 744.2 million (2022)
 • Expenditure₱ 282.3 million (2022)
 • Liabilities₱ 192.6 million (2022)
Service provider
 • ElectricitySouth Cotabato 2 Electric Cooperative (SOCOTECO 2)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
9514
PSGC
1208003000
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; Maguindanaon: Inged nu Kiamba, Jawi: ايڠد نو كيامب; Tagalog: Bayan ng Kiamba), is a 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 especially Sultanate of Maguindanao then Sultanate of Buayan 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 government's homesteading and resettlement plan. Visayans later followed.

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 20 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks while some have sitios.

  • Badtasan
  • Bialong
  • 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
Mean daily maximum °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)
Mean daily minimum °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]

The majority of the population speak Cebuano, although early settlers were of Ilocano origin, as a result of assimilation into the majority Cebuano-speaking society due to the huge influx of migrants from Cebu, Bohol, Siquijor, and other Cebuano-speaking parts of Mindanao residing in the area over the years. There are a lot of Moro people (Sangil and Maguindanaon) who settles in the area long before the Christians from Luzon (and later Visayas) came. One of the indigenous peoples living in mountainous areas of Kiamba is known as T'boli.

Economy

Poverty incidence of Kiamba

10
20
30
40
50
60
2000
51.71
2003
46.41
2006
31.30
2009
44.95
2012
36.42
2015
48.01
2018
33.40
2021
29.58

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[14][15][16][17][18][19][20][21]

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

Various attractions include:

  • The Timpuyog festival celebrates the town's foundation anniversary. Timpuyog is an Ilocano word for unity, and the festival includes tribal shows and a carnival. Kiamba celebrates the Timpuyog Festival and Foundation Anniversary every February 14.
  • 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.
  • Short, narrow roads lined with Japanese era houses
  • Waterfalls in lush rainforests (ex. Nalus Falls)
  • Beaches of Kiamba (ex. Wakap Beach in Datu Dani)
  • Cockfights

References in Media

Kiamba was the setting of the final, climactic segment of the action-adventure film Uncharted, being the supposed hiding spot of Magellan's lost treasure.

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
  • Goldenstate College of Kiamba
  • Euro Asia College of Technology Incorporated

Media

FM Stations

Cable and Satellite TV

  • Kiamba Cable TV Service Cooperative
  • Sarangani Cable Corporation

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. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
  4. ^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
  5. ^ "Pacquiao builds house in Sarangani | balita.ph". Archived from the original on October 5, 2011.
  6. ^ "Home". Philippine Information Agency.
  7. ^ "Pacquiao to run for House seat - INQUIRER.net, Philippine News for Filipinos". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on February 9, 2009. Retrieved May 9, 2009.
  8. ^ "Kiamba Municipality was Born". Local Government of Kiamba. Retrieved April 11, 2017.
  9. ^ "Kiamba: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved May 15, 2020.
  10. ^ Census of Population (2015). "Region XII (Soccsksargen)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  11. ^ Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region XII (Soccsksargen)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. 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. National Statistics Office.
  13. ^ "Province of". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
  14. ^ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  15. ^ "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005.
  16. ^ "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 23 March 2009.
  17. ^ "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012.
  18. ^ "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016.
  19. ^ "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019.
  20. ^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  21. ^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.