of smaller villages, which may include hamlets or small settlements. If the district capital is a large city, it is either a sub-district or divided into several sub-districts, each with its own head called the head of the district. If it is a single sub-district, its head is the mayor, and it is divided into several smaller districts or sheikhdoms. The mayor appoints the heads of these smaller districts or sheikhdoms.

Urban governorates,