Berlin is divided into twelve districts (Bezirke), with an average population of 300,000 per district..

After German reunification in 1990, Berlin initially consisted of 23 districts. In 2001, they were reduced and merged into twelve. This is why many districts have double names, such as Tempelhof-Schöneberg.

District administrations are responsible for local matters that do not concern the entire city. For example, they manage local parks and schools. They are also responsible for citizens’ offices, where residents often need to go to submit applications.

Each district has a district mayor, who is elected by the district assembly.