Lesotho is divided into 10 districts, which constitute the primary and only formal administrative level below the national government. These districts serve as the main units for local governance, public service delivery, and administrative coordination throughout the country. Each district is responsible for implementing national policies, managing local development programs, and providing essential government services such as healthcare, education, and infrastructure maintenance. District administrators work to coordinate between the central government in Maseru and local communities, handling matters including tax collection, law enforcement support, and civil registration. The districts also function as electoral constituencies and statistical units for national planning purposes. This single-tier administrative structure reflects Lesotho's small geographic size and population, allowing for relatively direct governance links between national authorities and local populations without the need for multiple intermediate administrative layers.