Since 1947, the former city area is administered in 23 special wards that have in several steps until the year 2000 achieved a status fully on the municipal level themselves; but the Metropolitan government continues to exert some municipal authority, e.g. for fire protection.
The former city area is administered in 23 special wards. This was since 1947. These 23 special wards have in several steps until the year 2000 achieved a status fully on the municipal level themselves. The Metropolitan government continues to exert some municipal authority. Some municipal authority is e.g. for fire protection.