Established 1947 Time zone PST (UTC+8) Local time Monday 7:42 PM | District Lone district Barangays Area 328.7 km² | |
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Weather 26°C, Wind W at 6 km/h, 89% Humidity Points of interest Tuka Marine Park, White Water River Tubing Neighborhoods Badtasan, Lomoyon, Katabau, Kansan, Lumit, Kling | ||
Tuka cove in kiamba sarangani
Kiamba is a first class municipality established 1947, in the province of Sarangani, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 61,058 people.
Contents
- Tuka cove in kiamba sarangani
- Map of Kiamba Sarangani Philippines
- Tuka beach kiamba sarangani philippines
- Barangays
- Demographics
- Economy
- Tourism
- Notable educational institutions
- References
Map of Kiamba, Sarangani, Philippines
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.
Tuka beach kiamba sarangani philippines
Barangays
Kiamba is politically subdivided into 19 barangays.
Demographics
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
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: