Definitions
- Referring to a small, rural community or district with its own government. - Talking about a subdivision of a county in some US states. - Describing a specific type of land survey system used in some countries.
- Referring to a city or town with its own government and administration. - Talking about a local government unit that provides services and facilities to its residents. - Describing a specific type of administrative division in some countries.
List of Similarities
- 1Both refer to a form of local government.
- 2Both provide services and facilities to their residents.
- 3Both have their own administration and officials.
- 4Both are responsible for maintaining public infrastructure.
- 5Both can levy taxes and fees on their residents.
What is the difference?
- 1Size: Townships are typically smaller and more rural than municipalities, which are usually larger and more urban.
- 2Scope: Municipalities have a wider range of responsibilities and services than townships, which may only provide basic services like road maintenance and garbage collection.
- 3Population: Municipalities are often home to larger populations than townships.
- 4Structure: Townships may have a more informal structure of government, while municipalities have a more formal and organized structure.
- 5Location: Townships are more commonly found in the United States, while municipalities are used in many countries around the world.
Remember this!
Township and municipality both refer to forms of local government that provide services and facilities to their residents. However, townships are typically smaller and more rural, while municipalities are larger and more urban with a wider range of responsibilities and services.
