Mauritius is divided into 12 districts, which constitute the country's sole level of administrative subdivision. These districts serve as the primary framework for local government administration, public service delivery, and statistical data collection. Each district functions as a geographical unit for organizing essential services such as civil registration, policing, healthcare facilities, and educational institutions. District administrators, appointed by the central government, coordinate the implementation of national policies at the local level and oversee various administrative tasks including issuance of permits and licenses. The districts also serve as electoral constituencies and play a role in disaster management and infrastructure development planning within their respective boundaries.