The country is divided into 8 governorates, each of which is subdivided into districts and counties. Local affairs are handled by city or village councils. There are 152 municipalities and 340 village councils.
Administrative divisions
12 governorates: Ajlun, Al 'Aqabah, Al Balqa', Al Karak, Al Mafraq, 'Amman, At Tafilah, Az Zarqa', Irbid, Jarash, Ma'an, Madaba