Statistics Canada divides the province of Alberta into nineteen census divisions. Unlike in some other provinces, census divisions do not reflect a level of local government in Alberta. Alberta's census divisions consist of numerous census subdivisions. The types of census subdivisions within an Alberta census division may include: * cities, towns, villages, and summer villages (urban municipalities); * specialized municipalities; * municipal districts, special areas, and improvement districts (rural municipalities); * Indian reserves; and * Indian settlements.