number of cities and towns in rhode island

joo-euin says:

Rhode Island’s local governance is structured in a unique way. Here’s what you need to know:

• 39 Municipalities:
  • Rhode Island is divided into 39 municipalities.
  • These municipalities handle all local governance.
• Cities and Towns:
  • Within these 39 municipalities, there are both “cities” and “towns.”
  • Specifically, there are 8 cities and 31 towns.
• County Function:
  • While Rhode Island has counties, they primarily serve as geographical markers and do not have municipal functions.