Facts: 

• 67% of the population in PEI live in a municipality within 30% of the land area.
• 33% of the population don't live in a municipality that covers 70% of the land area.

The map shown is a map of PEI, the coloured areas are municipal governments while the white area represents unincorporated or non-municipal government area.

Benefits of Living in a Municipality
The municipal governing structure of elected officials and professional staff provides organized, transparent, and accountable leadership.  

• Democratically elected representatives making decisions in the best interest of residents in the area.
• Quality services to the area
• Development and infrastructure
• Potentially greater availability of funding
• Professional administration with a Chief Administrative Officer (CAO)
• Organized local initiatives for economic and social development
• Engagement of residents to provide for their needs
• Bylaws to govern the municipality