Maitum, Sarangani
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Coastal view of Maitum
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| Motto: Masaganang Maitum | |
 Map of Sarangani with Maitum highlighted |
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 Maitum
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| Coordinates: 06°02′N 124°29′E / 6.033°N 124.483°ECoordinates: 06°02′N 124°29′E / 6.033°N 124.483°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII) |
| Province | Sarangani |
| District | Lone district |
| Founded | May 7, 1959 |
| Barangays | 19 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Pepito L. Catimbang |
| Area | |
| • Total | 290.66 km2 (112.22 sq mi) |
| Population (2015 census) | |
| • Total | 44,595 |
| • Density | 150/km2 (400/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
| ZIP code | 9515 |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)83 |
| Income class | 2nd municipal income class |
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| Electorate | 30,312 voters as of 2016 |
| Website | www |
Maitum is a second class municipality in the province of Sarangani, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 44,595 people.
It is bordered on the west by the province of Sultan Kudarat, on the east by the municipality of Kiamba, on the north by the province of South Cotabato, and on the south by the Celebes Sea.
According to local folklore, "Maitum" refers to the black stones in Saub River. It is believed that the river stones turned black when the local native princess and her warrior lover passed through it as they eloped and escaped from the wrath of the princess' father who disapproved their marriage. "Maitum" is a native word meaning black.
In 1928, Maitum became part of the municipality of Kiamba. It became a separate municipality on May 7, 1959, through Republic Act No. 2189.
Maitum is politically subdivided into 19 barangays.
The majority of the population are of Ilocano origin. One of the indigenous peoples living in mountainous areas of Maitum is known as T'boli. The annual Binuyugan Festival is celebrated in May.
Internationally, Maitum is known for the discovery of very old cave artifacts called Maitum Anthropomorphic Potteries in one of the caves nearby. Ancient burial jars were discovered by archaeologists from the National Museum in Ayub Cave, Maitum, in 1991 and in 2008, at Sagel Cave, Maitum (now declared by National Historical Institute as a national historical sites). Amid Mindanao's armed conflicts, artifacts found thereat prove settlements of pre-historic civilization in Maitum.
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