Boundary Description of the Municipality of Tagum
- The municipality's boundaries are clearly defined by natural landmarks and fixed points:
- Begins at the Bureau of Lands municipal boundary monument near the north of Lasang River.
- Runs northerly along Lasang River to another boundary monument near the junction of Maduao and Lasang Rivers.
- Turns southwesterly to a boundary monument at the junction of Tagactac and Bunawan Rivers.
- Continues westerly along a latitude parallel (7°13' N) to the intersection with meridian 125°33' E.
- Proceeds due north along said meridian to latitude 7°28'20" N.
- Moves easterly along the southern boundary of Kapalong municipal district to the junction of Magdagundung and Liboganon Rivers.
- Continues easterly following southern boundary line of the municipal districts of Saug and Compostela to the intersection with meridian 125°56'30" E.
- Goes due south along the meridian to Lapinigan River.
- Follows the southwesterly course of Lapinigan River to its mouth at Davao Gulf.
- Follows the coastline back to the starting boundary monument near the mouth of Lasang River.
Constituent Barrios of the Municipality
- The municipality shall comprise the following eight barrios:
- BincoAgon
- Hijo (which also serves as the Poblacion or center)
- Lasang
- Madaum
- Magugpo
- Mawab
- PagsabaAgan
- Tuganay
Effectivity of the Conversion
- The conversion shall take effect on July 1, 1941.
Official Execution
- The Order was executed in Manila on June 27, 1941.
- Signed by President Manuel L. Quezon and Secretary to the President Jorge B. Vargas.
This Executive Order formalizes the administrative change of Tagum from a municipal district to a municipality, specifying territorial boundaries, constituent areas, seat of government, and the effective date, ensuring clarity of jurisdiction and administrative governance.