It is a hierarchical code that locates the plot within the territorial organization of the province. It is read from general to particular: district, district, section, fifth or farm, fraction and plot.
| Level | What is |
|---|---|
| District or department | The first-order political division within the province |
| Circumscription | A large cadastral division within the district |
| Section | Subdivision of the constituency |
| Fifth, chakra or fraction | Successive subdivisions, depending on the area |
| Parcel | The specific property |
In Buenos Aires the first order division is called district; in the rest of the country, department. They are the same figure with a different name.