Kiamba, Sarangani
Kiamba, officially the Municipality of Kiamba (Cebuano: Lungsod sa Kiamba; Maguindanaon: 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.
Kiamba | |
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Municipality | |
| Municipality of Kiamba | |
| Other transcription(s) | |
Tuka Beach | |
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Flag Seal | |
Map of Sarangani with Kiamba highlighted | |
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Kiamba Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 5°59′N 124°37′E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Soccsksargen |
| Province | Sarangani |
| District | Lone district |
| Founded | August 18, 1947 |
| Barangays | 19 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | George F. Falgui |
| • Vice Mayor | Marie Jess M. Ancheta |
| • Representative | Steve Solon |
| • Municipal Council | Members |
| • Electorate | 39,991 voters (2022) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 328.68 km2 (126.90 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 73 m (240 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 661 m (2,169 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Population (2020 census) | |
| • Total | 65,774 |
| • Density | 200/km2 (520/sq mi) |
| • Households | 15,420 |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 1st municipal income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 33.40 |
| • Revenue | ₱ 239.3 million (2020) |
| • Assets | ₱ 425.8 million (2020) |
| • Expenditure | ₱ 201.7 million (2020) |
| • Liabilities | ₱ 144.5 million (2020) |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | South Cotabato 2 Electric Cooperative (SOCOTECO 2) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 9514 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)83 |
| Native languages | Cebuano Tboli Maguindanao Blaan Tagalog |
| Website | kiamba |
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.
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