The region is divided into 4 districts including Bombali, Falaba, Koinadugu, and Tonkolili districts. For the purpose of electing members of parliament and Councilors to the Northern region, the region is divided into 26 constituencies and 89 wards respectively
The Northern province is mainly a hilly wooded area with a mountainous area farther inland. The region has ranges of Mountains, Hills, Valleys, and Wetlands; comprising unique and endangered species. The region is a political stronghold of the All People's Congress (APC) political party. The APC currently controls all the elected seats from the North virtually