Kiamba, Sarangani
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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 election
s, 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.
although early settlers were of Ilocano
origin. One of the indigenous peoples living in mountainous areas of Kiamba is known as T'boli.
and shrimps (locally called "sugpo" or "lukon") for export. Also, coastal communities depend on deep-sea fishing as a primary livelihood.
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.
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Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
. 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
Maitum, Sarangani
Maitum is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Sarangani, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 37,054 people in 7,640 households....
, on the east by Maasim
Maasim, Sarangani
Maasim is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Sarangani, Mindanao, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 49,274 people in 7,727 households....
, on the north by South Cotabato
South Cotabato
South Cotabato is a province of the Philippines located in the SOCCSKSARGEN region in Mindanao. Its capital is Koronadal City, and it borders Sultan Kudarat to the north and west, Sarangani to the south and east, and Davao del Sur to the east...
, and on the south by the Celebes Sea
Celebes Sea
The Celebes Sea of the western Pacific Ocean is bordered on the north by the Sulu Archipelago and Sulu Sea and Mindanao Island of the Philippines, on the east by the Sangihe Islands chain, on the south by Sulawesi, and on the west by Kalimantan in Indonesia...
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According to the last general election
Philippine general election, 2007
Legislative and local elections were held in the Philippines on May 14, 2007. Positions contested included half the seats in the Senate, which are elected for six-year terms, and all the seats in the House of Representatives, who were elected for three-year terms...
s, 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
Manny Pacquiao
Emmanuel "Manny" Dapidran Pacquiao, PLH is a Filipino professional boxer and politician. He is the first eight-division world champion; having won six world titles, as well as the first to win the lineal championship in four different weight classes. He was named "Fighter of the Decade" for the...
. It is the hometown of his wife Jinkee Pacquiao.
People
Majority of the population speak CebuanoCebuano language
Cebuano, referred to by most of its speakers as Bisaya , is an Austronesian language spoken in the Philippines by about 20 million people mostly in the Central Visayas. It is the most widely spoken of the languages within the so-named Bisayan subgroup and is closely related to other Filipino...
although early settlers were of Ilocano
Ilocano people
The Ilocano or Ilokano people are the third largest Filipino ethnolinguistic group. Aside from being referred to as Ilocanos, from "i"-from, and "looc"-bay, they also refer to themselves as Samtoy, from the Ilocano phrase "sao mi ditoy", meaning 'our language here.' The word "Ilocano" came from...
origin. 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 milkfishMilkfish
The milkfish is the sole living species in the family Chanidae. - Description and biology :...
and shrimps (locally called "sugpo" or "lukon") for export. Also, coastal communities depend on deep-sea fishing as a primary livelihood.
Tourism
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:
- A short trek from the highway will lead you to majestic waterfalls where the water is so clear it may just quench your thirst.
- A quick walk along its famed short, narrow roads littered with Japanese era houses will lead tourists to a wonderful view of the Celebes sunset.
- If you are lucky, you may catch a glimpse of the people's champ Manny Pacquaio whose wife grew up in Kiamba. Pacquiao frequents Kiamba to visit friends and relatives and watch cockfights.
- Taking an early morning stroll in Kiamba will lead to some pleasant surprises. One could catch a glimpse of the famed Kiamba sunrise where colors of the spectrum explodes in the sky to usher a brand new day as fishermen leave for their boats.
- A short boat ride will take you to 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 awesome coral formations and you will be literally swimming with schools of fish once you decide to snorkel.
- When you hit the beach of Kiamba, you will enjoy the pleasure of having it all to yourself and your friends because it does not have bothersome vendors and hawkers.
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.
Barangays
Kiamba is politically subdivided into 19 barangayBarangay
A barangay is the smallest administrative division in the Philippines and is the native Filipino term for a village, district or ward...
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