The administrative divisions of Haiti ( Haitian Creole: divizyon administratif Ayiti) are concerned with the institutional and territorial organization of Haitian territory. There are many administrative divisions which may have political ( local government), electoral (districts), or administrative (decentralized services of the state) objectives.
As of 22 July 2015 [update], Haiti is divided into the following: [1] [2]
Geographically, the departments are the largest territorial divisions, regrouping into arrondissements (districts) and communes (municipalities). The Arrondissement, encompasses a number of communes. While the Commune is composed of the city, neighborhoods and communal sections are basic territorial subdivisions. Quarters are neighborhoods whose status remain vague, and an ill-defined territory. [4]