Bali has 8 regencies, or 9 including the administrative capital city of Denpasar. Each of these is made up of districts, sub-districts and villages, with Buleleng Regency having the largest population (over 825,000 people), and Tabanan Regency having the largest number of villages (133).

It is interesting to understand a bit about the structure and organisation of the Balinese villages, including the Banjar – the local community organisation that fosters cohesion, organises ceremonies and maintains the peace. You will then get a greater understanding of just how diverse the island is and why there is so much to discover.