In 1999, in parallel with the decentralization of the economic system, a new administrative structure was adopted. It includes 27 provinces and a metropolitan capital province (Sofia-Grad).

All areas take their names from their respective capital cities. The provinces subdivide into 264 municipalities.

Regional governors are named by the national Council of Ministers, providing for a highly centralized state.

Municipalities are run by mayors, who are elected to four-year terms, and by municipal councils, which are directly elected legislative bodies.

Subnational jurisdictions are heavily dependent on the central government for funding.

1.Blagoevgrad

2.Burgas

3.Dobrich

4.Gabrovo

5.Haskovo

6.Kardzhali

7.Kyustendil

8.Lovech

9.Montana

10.Pazardzhik

11.Pernik

12.Pleven

13.Plovdiv

14.Razgrad

15.Rousse

16.Shumen

17.Silistra

18.Sliven

19.Smolyan

20.Sofia Province

21.Stara Zagora

22.Targovishte

23.Varna

24.Veliko Tarnovo

25.Vidia

26.Vratsa

27.Yambol