Phnom Penh is a municipality of area  with a government status equal to that of Cambodian provinces. The municipality is divided into 14 administrative divisions called ''khans'' (districts). The district s are subdivided into 105 ''sangkats'' (communes), and further subdivided into 953 ''phums'' (villages).  All ''khans'' are under the governance of the Phnom Penh Municipality. Dangkao, Meanchey, Porsenchey, Sen Sok and Russei Keo are considered the outskirts of the city.