 At this time, the communal seat was moved from Duao to Maule where it remains to this day.In 1928, a year after its founding, the commune of Maule, which was at one time owned by the Lailhacar brothers, belonged to the municipality of Duao but was renamed to the municipality of Maule.Until 1927, the ancient city of Duao had been led by seven alcaldes.