Grenada is divided into seven parishes, which constitute the country's sole level of administrative subdivision. These parishes serve primarily as geographic and statistical units rather than entities with substantial autonomous governance structures. The parish system facilitates the organization of local government services, electoral districts, and the collection of census data. While Grenada's central government in St. George's retains most administrative authority, parishes help organize community-level services such as health clinics, schools, and infrastructure maintenance. Each parish is overseen by appointed representatives who coordinate with the national government on matters affecting their respective areas. This administrative framework, inherited from the colonial era, continues to provide a practical means of organizing public services and regional planning across the small island nation.