Municipios constitute the second and final administrative level in Cuba's territorial organization, with 168 such divisions currently existing across the country. These municipal governments serve as the primary local administrative units, responsible for delivering essential public services including education, healthcare, housing, and local infrastructure maintenance to their communities. Each municipio operates through a Municipal Assembly of People's Power, which functions as the local governing body with authority over municipal budgets, urban planning, and the implementation of national policies at the grassroots level. Municipios also manage local economic activities, oversee community development programs, and coordinate civil defense efforts within their jurisdictions. This administrative structure enables direct governance closest to Cuban citizens, making municipios the main point of contact between residents and the state apparatus for day-to-day civic matters.