Togo is divided into 5 regions, which constitute the first and highest level of subnational administration in the country's two-tier administrative system. These regions serve as the primary geographic units for implementing national policies and coordinating governmental services across their respective territories. Each region is overseen by appointed officials who manage public administration, facilitate development programs, and coordinate the delivery of essential services such as education, healthcare, and infrastructure. The regions also function as statistical and planning units for national census data, economic development initiatives, and resource allocation. Below the regional level, Togo's administration is further subdivided into prefectures, which handle more localized governance matters. This structure allows the central government in Lomé to maintain administrative oversight while distributing operational responsibilities across the country's territory.