Kiamba, Sarangani Explained

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Established Date:August 18, 1947
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Leader Name:George F. Falgui
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Leader Name1:Marie Jess M. Ancheta
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Kiamba, officially the Municipality of Kiamba (Cebuano: Lungsod sa Kiamba; Inged nu Kiamba, Jawi: ايڠد نو كيامب; Tagalog: Bayan ng Kiamba), is a 1st class municipality in the province of Sarangani, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 65,774 people.

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.[1] [2] [3]

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.[4]

Geography

Barangays

Kiamba is politically subdivided into 20 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks while some have sitios.

Climate

Demographics

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

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:

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

Media

FM Stations

Cable and Satellite TV

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Pacquiao builds house in Sarangani balita.ph. dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20111005170609/http://balita.ph/2009/04/25/pacquiao-builds-house-in-sarangani/ . October 5, 2011 .
  2. Web site: Home . Philippine Information Agency .
  3. News: Philippine Daily Inquirer. Pacquiao to run for House seat - INQUIRER.net, Philippine News for Filipinos . May 9, 2009 . https://web.archive.org/web/20090209005954/http://sports.inquirer.net/breakingnews/breakingnews/view/20081216-178334/Pacquiao-to-run-for-House-seat . February 9, 2009 . dead .
  4. Web site: Kiamba Municipality was Born. Local Government of Kiamba. April 11, 2017.