Qatar's administrative structure consists of two levels, with Zones forming the second and most local tier of governance. The country is divided into 90 zones, which serve as fundamental units for population administration, census operations, and local service delivery. These zones function primarily as statistical and planning districts, helping authorities organize public services such as utilities, infrastructure maintenance, and community facilities at the neighborhood level. Unlike higher municipal divisions, zones do not typically possess independent governing bodies but instead operate under the administrative oversight of their parent municipalities. This granular division enables more precise demographic data collection, urban planning coordination, and efficient allocation of municipal resources across Qatar's rapidly developing urban and rural areas.