governorate of Kuwait
administrative division of Kuwait
Key facts
- Category
- Governorate
- Location
- State of Kuwait
- Number
- 6 Governorates (as of 27 November 1999)
- Populations
- Mubarak Al-Kabeer Governorate - 254,999 (lowest); Farwaniya Governorate - 1,169,312 (highest)
- Areas
- Hawalli Governorate - 85 km (33 sq mi) (smallest); Jahra Governorate - 11,230 km (4,340 sq mi) km² (largest)
- Government
- Government of Kuwait
- Subdivisions
- Areas of Kuwait
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- Commons category
- Governorates of Kuwait
- quantity
- 6
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Article
Kuwait is divided into 6 governorates (muhafazah). The governorates are further subdivided into areas. Each governorate is headed by a Governor appointed by a ministerial decree for a period of 4 years which can be renewed upon the proposal of the Prime Minister.
History