The province or prefecture, respectively predominantly rural or urban, is a local public entity with legal personality and financial autonomy. It manages community affairs through an assembly whose number of members varies according to the population and administrative division.
| Year | Total population | Urban population | Rural population | Foreigners | Households |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 425 916 | 425 916 | - | 2 635 | 103 516 |