Cantons. There 26 cantons. These are equivalent to states and each has their own government and laws.
Below that come Gemeinde (German) or communes (French). These usually consist of one city, town or village.
Cities and Municipalities are the smallest units of local government, but here in the Philippines, barangays are the smallest units.
As of my last update, Ghana has a total of 261 local government units, which include 16 regions, 260 districts, and one metropolis (Accra). These local government units are responsible for administrative functions and local governance. The structure aims to decentralize power and enhance local development across the country.
are subordinate to State government.
The smallest local government unit in Tanzania is called a "village" (kijiji in Swahili). Villages serve as the basic administrative units within the local government structure, providing essential services and governance at the grassroots level. Each village is typically governed by a village council, which is elected by the residents.
The administrative units in the government are inconsistently called agencies, administrations, commissions, and so on.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS (LGUs)
Confederation.
a school district
Each county is divided into several smaller units called townships or districts. These subdivisions can vary in name and function depending on the state or country. In some regions, they are referred to as municipalities or boroughs. These smaller units often serve as local government entities, providing services and governance at a more localized level.
Unitary System
specific jurisidiction(area of authority) specific popular legal status
Reserved Powers A+