Within the launch of decentralisation as of January 1, 2002 a regional level of self‑administration was established.
The Slovak Republic territory is divided into 8 higher territorial units/self‑governing regions, 79 districts and 2,927 municipalities. There is no hierarchy between both levels of local selfgovernment (selfgoverning regions and municipalities). Both levels have their own elected officials, distributed duties and liabilities. Some duties are divided between the state and the self govenment.
- Regional administration:
Banská Bystrica higher territorial unit
Bratislava higher territorial unit
Košice higher territorial unit
Nitra higher territorial unit
Prešov higher territorial unit
Trenčín higher territorial unit
Trnava higher territorial unit
Žilina higher territorial unit
- Local administration:
Local administration in the Slovak Republic is directed by municipalities. Every town and village has its own town hall or community office and administration headed by a mayor. Many towns and villages have their own websites where you can find useful information e.g. about local sightseeing, seats of public bodies, accommodation or current weather. Here is a sample list of the biggest towns and their websites: