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Maasim, SaranganiMaasim is a municipality located in the province of Sarangani, Philippines.
Quick factsEconomyIts 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, maize, 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. IndustryCottage industry:*Rattan furniture production :*Coconut charcoal briquetts production TechnologyAlthough 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. PeopleThe majority of the population are of Cebuano origin. One of the indigenous peoples living in mountainous areas of Maasim is known as T'boli. ArcheologyWildlifeAmong the wilds in its rainforest and mountainous areas lives the famous philippine tarsier. Brief historyGeography
Topography:- moderately rolling with spots of gently rolling terrain :- plateaus and valleys in the west :- Sarangani bay in the east :- areas bordering the Provinces of South Cotabato are steep mountainous with hills and rolling fields.
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