Kiamba, Sarangani

Kiamba, officially the Municipality of 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]

Kiamba
Municipality
Municipality of Kiamba
Tuka Beach
Seal
Map of Sarangani with Kiamba highlighted
Kiamba
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 5°59′N 124°37′E
Country Philippines
RegionSoccsksargen (Region XII)
ProvinceSarangani
DistrictLone District
Founded1947
Barangays19 (see Barangays)
Government
 [1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorDanny A. Martinez
 • Vice MayorMarie Jess M. Ancheta
 • CongressmanRogelio D. Pacquiao
 • Electorate39,912 voters (2019)
Area
 [2]
 • Total328.68 km2 (126.90 sq mi)
Elevation
11.4 m (37.4 ft)
Population
 (2015 census)[3]
 • Total61,058
 • Density190/km2 (480/sq mi)
 • Households
13,576
Economy
 • Income class1st municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence48.01% (2015)[4]
 • Revenue (₱)156,845,994.95 (2016)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
9514
PSGC
128003000
IDD : area code +63 (0)83
Climate typetropical rainforest climate
Native languagesCebuano
Tboli
Maguindanao language
Blaan language
Tagalog
Websitekiamba.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 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
YearPop.±% p.a.
1960 32,358—    
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%
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

References
  1. "Municipality". Quezon City, Philippines: Department of the Interior and Local Government. Retrieved 31 May 2013.
  2. "Province: Sarangani". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
  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. http://balita.ph/2009/04/25/pacquiao-builds-house-in-sarangani/
  6. http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=12&fi=p070220.htm&no=39
  7. "Archived copy". 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 and Housing (2010). "Region XII (Soccsksargen)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. NSO. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  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.
  12. "Province of Sarangani". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
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