Administrative Divisions
Article 11 of the Administrative Divisions System of the Jordanian ministry of Interior divides Tafilah Governorate into three departments as follows:
| Department | Arabic Name | Regions | Population (2004) | Administrative Center | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Capital Department (Al-Qasaba) | لواء قصبة الطفيلة | includes the city of Tafilah and 19 other towns and villages | 46,892 | Tafilah |
| 2 | Bisaira Department | لواء بصيرا | includes 9 towns and villages | 19,343 | Busaira |
| 3 | Al-Hasa Department | لواء الحسا | includes three towns and villages | 9,032 | Al-Hasa |
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