Sub-prefectures constitute the second and lowest administrative division level in the Central African Republic, with 72 such units distributed across the country's prefectures. These subdivisions serve as the primary local government units responsible for delivering public services and implementing national policies at the community level. Sub-prefectures typically handle civil registration, tax collection, maintenance of public order, and coordination of development projects within their jurisdictions. Each sub-prefecture is administered by a sub-prefect appointed by the central government, who acts as the state's representative and liaisons between local populations and higher administrative authorities. This administrative structure enables the government to extend its reach into rural and remote areas, though the effectiveness of sub-prefectures has historically been constrained by limited resources and infrastructure challenges across the country.