Jordan's 51 districts serve as the second-tier administrative division in the country's three-level governance structure, positioned between the governorates above and sub-districts below. Districts function as intermediate units for implementing national policies and coordinating local services within their respective governorates. They typically handle administrative tasks such as civil registration, land documentation, and local policing coordination. Each district is headed by a district administrator appointed by the Ministry of Interior, who oversees the delivery of government services and maintains communication between municipal authorities and governorate leadership. The district system allows for more localized governance while maintaining centralized oversight, facilitating the administration of public services, infrastructure projects, and regulatory compliance across Jordan's diverse geographic regions.