Prefecture
Prefecture
Prefecture (/prɪˈfɛktʃər/; from the Latin praefectura) is a term used to describe a district or administrative division governed by a prefect. The term is used in various countries around the world, including Japan, France, and China, among others.
Etymology
The term prefecture comes from the Latin praefectura, which originally referred to the office or jurisdiction of a prefect. The word prefect itself comes from the Latin praefectus, which means "overseer" or "governor".
Related Terms
- Prefect: An official who has been appointed to oversee a prefecture.
- Subprefecture: A subdivision of a prefecture.
- Prefectural government: The governing body of a prefecture.
- Prefectural assembly: The legislative body of a prefecture.
Usage
In Japan, a prefecture is a local government division, similar to a state in the United States. There are 47 prefectures in Japan, each governed by an elected governor, legislature, and administrative bureaucracy.
In France, a prefecture can refer to the office of a prefect, the jurisdiction he or she oversees, or the building in which the office is located. France is divided into 101 prefectures, which are further divided into departments.
In China, a prefecture is a second-level administrative division, below a province and above a county. There are about 333 prefectures in China.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Prefecture
- Wikipedia's article - Prefecture
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