Legal authority and basis
- The creation is made pursuant to the provisions of Section 68 of the Revised Administrative Code.
- The territorial boundaries of the municipality of Santa Ana are determined by reference to the municipal waters rules under Section 2321 of the Revised Administrative Code.
- The order is issued upon the recommendation of the Secretary of the Interior.
Geographic coverage and boundaries
- The municipality of Santa Ana consists of the northeastern portion of the municipality of Gonzaga, Cagayan.
- On the north, east, and west, Santa Ana is bounded by the limits of the municipal waters of the municipality of Santa Ana under Section 2321 of the Revised Administrative Code.
- On the south, Santa Ana is bounded by the Bawa River to a point Ca1051 B. F., then by a straight line running southeasterly to Maloncon Island on the Pacific side.
Composition of barrios and seat
- Santa Ana comprises these barrios: San Vicente, Santa Cruz, Palauig, Diora, Racat, Casamba-langan, Alutan, Boundary (Bawa), Casagan, Batu, Marede, Kapanikian, and Lazam-Dungeg.
- Diora is designated as the seat of the municipal government.
Effect on Gonzaga’s territory
- The municipality of Gonzaga retains its territory minus the portion included in the municipality of Santa Ana.
Officers and signature details
- The order is signed by Elpidio Quirino, President of the Philippines.
- It is attested by Teodoro Evangelist a, Executive Secretary.