Republic Act No. 1902

: The title is "An Act Creating the Municipality of Matanao, Province of Davao."
: The barrios of Kibao, San Vicente, Kibuaya, Managa Km. 67, Sinawilan, New Visayas, Sacub, Upper Malabang, Temongbong, Sinaragan, Maliit Digos, Kapok, Tamlangon, Manga, Buas, New Katipunan, Da-Anama, Upper Kauswagan, Kagaulas, Kabasagan, Tuwak, Mai, Latian, Lanturi, Dongang-Pekong, La Union, Kauswagan, and Paitan from the Municipality of Bansalan, Province of Davao were separated.
: They were separated from the Municipality of Bansalan, Province of Davao.
: The boundary line starts from the point between the boundary of barrio Tinongtongan and Kibao on the north, goes straight southward to Kilometer 72, Davao-Cotabato National Highway, then to the barrio of New Katipunan, touching the Municipality of Padada.
: The President of the Philippines alone appoints the first mayor, vice-mayor, and councilors.
: They hold office until their successors have been elected in the next general election for provincial and municipal officials and have duly qualified.
: The Act took effect upon its approval on June 22, 1957.
: It was enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled.
: Yes, it is in the Province of Davao.
: Yes, several barrios were separated from Bansalan to form the new Municipality of Matanao.