Composition of the Municipality
- Consists of barrios taken from three existing municipalities: Dangcagan, Maramag, and Valencia.
- From Dangcagan: Nanapan, Sta. Cruz, Dilapa, Kiburiao, Mibantang.
- From Maramag: Salawagan, Manoto, San Jose, Kiokong, Lagaan, Paitan, Lumintao, Kulaman.
- From Valencia: Dagat-Kidavao.
Seat of Government
- The seat of government is designated at the barrio of Salawagan.
Legislative Approval and Legal Basis
- The creation was proposed through House Bill No. 9010 and approved by the House of Representatives.
Effective Date and Commencement of Municipal Existence
- The municipality officially begins to exist upon the appointment and qualification of the Mayor, Vice-Mayor, and a majority of the municipal councilors.
Formalities and Signatories
- The executive order was signed by the President of the Philippines and the Acting Executive Secretary.
- Dated November 18, 1965, in Manila.