The approval of the Republic Act No. 8470 on January 30, 1998 which wits ratified through a plebiscite held on March 7, 1998 marks the birth of Compostela Valley Province. This new province was carved out from the mother province of Davao del Norte.Classified as a first class province, there are 11 Municipalities comprising the Province of Compbstela Valley, which are grouped into two districts. These are District I ‑ Monkayo, Montevista, Maragusan, New Balaan and Compostela and District 2 Laak, Mawab, Nabunturan, Maco, Mabini and Pantukan. The Municipality of' Nabunturan was named capital town of the province. The first elected Governor is Atty. Jose R. Caballero.
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