| Kiamba | |
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| Map of Sarangani showing the location of Kiamba. | |
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Kiamba
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| Country | Philippines |
| Region | SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII) |
| Province | Sarangani |
| District | Lone district |
| Founded | |
| Barangays | 19 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Raul C. Martinez |
| Area | |
| • Total | 328.68 km2 (126.9 sq mi) |
| Population (2007) | |
| • Total | 53,040 |
| • Density | 161.4/km2 (418/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
| ZIP code | 9514 |
| Income class | 2nd class |
| Population Census of Kiamba | |||
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| Census | Pop. | Rate | |
| 2000 | 44,724 |
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| 2007 | 53,040 | 2.38% | |
Kiamba is a 2nd class municipality established 1947, in the province of Sarangani, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 53,040 people in 9,095 households.
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.
According to the last general elections, Kiamba has a total voting population of 29,563 voters.
Kiamba celebrate their Timpuyog Festival and Foundation Anniversary every February 14.
Notable residents include Manny Pacquiao. It is the hometown of his wife Jinkee Pacquiao.[1][2][3]
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Majority of the population speak Cebuano although early settlers were of Ilocano origin. One of the indigenous peoples living in mountainous areas of Kiamba is known as T'boli.
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.
A small town in Sarangani has hundreds of couples walking the streets every Valentine's Day. A festive mood breathes over Kiamba every year during the heart's day where one could find kiosks, carnival, tribal shows and a myriad of exciting activities in their short, narrow old roads.
But they are not only celebrating Valentine's Day. It is the town's foundation anniversary and the Timpuyog festival they are most excited about.
Timpuyog is an Ilocano word for unity, a term very appropriate in a town whose populace is a mixture of Ilocanos, Cebuanos, Maguindanaos, B'laans and T'bolis.
During the festival, guests could witness tribal shows as T'boli families make their way to the town proper from far-flung barangays.
It is also during this day when the locals show their unity for the peace and development of their town.
Established in 1947 as a municipality, Kiamba is an idyllic town whose sleepiness will remind you of scenes from Tagalog romantic movies. But its relaxed atmosphere is complemented by its exciting landscape and friendly townsfolk.
Visitors have a wide array of adventures to choose from in this town bordered by the Celebes Sea and lush rainforests. Take a peek:
Declared once as the cleanest and greenest municipality in the Philippines, Kiamba is also at the forefront of a child-friendly movement together with its neighboring town Maitum. Both municipalities have won several national awards for their child-friendly programs and are being promoted by the provincial government as two of the most promising tourist destinations in Region XII.
Kiamba is politically subdivided into 19 barangays.
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