Kiamba, Sarangani


', officially the ', is a of the Philippines| in the province of,. According to the, it has a population of 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.

History

The municipality was formed in 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.

Barangays

Kiamba is politically subdivided into 19 barangays.

Climate

Demographics

Majority of the population speak Cebuano although early settlers were of Ilocano origin. There are a lot of Moro people 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 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: