Maasim, Sarangani
Maasim is a municipality located in the province of Sarangani, Philippines.
Its economy 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, corn, sugarcane, bananas, pineapples, mangoes; pork, 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.
Among the wilds in its rainforest and mountainous areas lives the famous philippine tarsier.
Quick facts
Economy
Industry
Cottage industry
Technology
Although it can be considered a "remote" town its population enjoys reliable communication facilities brought by advances in cellphone technology. A modern highway connects it to major towns and cities. People
The majority of the population are of Cebuano origin. One of the indigenous peoples living in mountainous areas of Maasim is known as T'boli. Archeology
Wildlife
Brief history
Geography
source: Philippine department of interior and local government [1]Topography
- moderately rolling with spots of gently rolling terrain
This serves as fishing ground for fishermen.
Swamp areas for fishpond development
Demography
source: Philippine department of interior and local government [1]