Maasim, Sarangani
| Maasim | |
|---|---|
| Municipality | |
 Map of Sarangani with Maasim highlighted | |
.svg.png)  Maasim Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 05°52′N 125°00′E / 5.867°N 125.000°ECoordinates: 05°52′N 125°00′E / 5.867°N 125.000°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII) |
| Province | Sarangani |
| District | Lone district |
| Barangays | 16 |
| Government[1] | |
| • Mayor | Aniceto P. Lopez Jr. |
| Area[2] | |
| • Total | 500.43 km2 (193.22 sq mi) |
| Population (2010)[3] | |
| • Total | 52,933 |
| • Density | 110/km2 (270/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
| ZIP code | 9502 |
| Dialing code | 83 |
| Income class | 1st class |
Maasim is a first class municipality in the province of Sarangani, Mindanao, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 52,933 people.[3] As of 2010, it has a total voting population of 28,654 voters.[2]
It is bordered on the west by the municipality of Kiamba, on the easy by Sarangani Bay, on the north by South Cotabato, and on the south by the Celebes Sea.
Among the wilds in its rainforest and mountainous areas lives the Philippine tarsier.
Barangays
Maasim is politically subdivided into 16 barangays.[2]
- Amsipit
- Bales
- Colon
- Daliao
- Kabatiol
- Kablacan
- Kamanga
- Kanalo
- Lumasal
- Lumatil
- Malbang
- Nomoh
- Pananag
- Poblacion (Maasim)
- Seven Hills
- Tinoto
Demographics
| Population census of Maasim | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1990 | 26,734 | — |
| 1995 | 31,641 | +3.21% |
| 2000 | 39,424 | +4.83% |
| 2007 | 49,274 | +3.12% |
| 2010 | 52,933 | +2.64% |
| Source: National Statistics Office[3] | ||
The majority of the population are Moro and Lumad origin. One of the indigenous peoples living in mountainous areas of Maasim is known as Bla'an.
Economy
The economy of Maasim is largely based on agriculture with a high level production of copra (dried coconut meat). Animal husbandry is the second biggest income earner, notably cattle farming. Other agricultural products are coconuts, maize, sugarcane, bananas, pineapples, mangoes, eggs, beef; fish.
The economy has accelerated in the past decade driven by advances in global communication technology and the finishing of a modern highway that tremendously improved trade and transport.
Kamanga Power Plant
KPP announced on June 3, 2008, that Alcantara-controlled Conal Holdings Co. will build in mid-2009 the $450 million 200-megawatt clean coal Kamanga Power Plant, in Maasim, Saranggani. The plant will supply part of Mindanao's baseload power requirements when it is operational in 2012.[4]
References
- ↑ "Official City/Municipal 2013 Election Results". Intramuros, Manila, Philippines: Commission on Elections (COMELEC). 11 September 2013. Retrieved 14 May 2014.
- 1 2 3 "Province: SARANGANI". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 14 May 2014.
- 1 2 3 "Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay: as of May 1, 2010" (PDF). 2010 Census of Population and Housing. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 14 May 2014.
- ↑ gmanews.tv/story, 200-MW coal power plant to rise in Saranggani
External links
- Maasim Municipal Profile at the Province of Sarangani Official Website
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- Philippine Census Information
- Local Governance Performance Management System
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