Divisions of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

The divisions of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (Urdu: خیبرپختونخوا کےڈویژن ), are the first-order administrative bodies of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province of Pakistan. In total, there are 7 divisions, which are further divided into districts ranging from two to nine per division, depending upon area. Divisions are governed by Commissioners while districts are governed by Deputy Commissioners.

Divisions of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Colors correspond to divisions of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
CategoryFirst-level administrative division
LocationPakistan
Found inKhyber Pakhtunkhwa
Number7 (as of 2017)
PopulationsGreatest: Peshawar — 9,581,281 (2017 census)
Least: Bannu — 2,656,801 (2017 census)
AreasLargest: Malakand — 31,162 km2 (12,032 sq mi)
Smallest: Mardan —3,175 km2 (1,226 sq mi)
Government
  • Divisional Administration
Subdivisions
  • Districts
  • Tehsils
  • Union councils
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