Local government election, local government areas are generally divided into

In local government elections, local government areas are generally divided into wards. A ward is a unit of local government that is smaller than a local government area or a district. It is usually a subdivision of a local government area and is often used for electoral purposes. Wards are typically made up of several smaller neighborhoods or communities, and each ward is represented by a councillor who is elected by the residents of the ward. The number of wards in a local government area varies depending on the population size and geographical area of the area.