This section presents concise profiles of the Island Councils across the 23 islands of Kiribati. Each profile outlines the structure, roles, and responsibilities of the respective Island Council, as well as key information relating to governance and community administration. These summaries are intended to provide an overview of local government operations, with individual pages offering more detailed information for each island.

A total of 23 Island Councils operate under the Ministry of Culture and Internal Affairs.

Makin Butaritari Marakei Abaiang

BTC TUC ETC Maiana Kuria Aranuka Abemama

Nonouti Tabiteuea Meang Tabiteuea Maiaki Onotoa Beru Nikunau Tamana Arorae Banaba

Kiritimati Teraina Tabuaeran

For the 23 island councils in Kiribati, they have the total number of Elected Members/Councilors of 249, the special Member/Unimwane of 23, Nominated Member of 40 and Ex Official/MPs of 41 which consist of 353 in total Full Council members for 2025 - 2029.

The 23 Island Councils female member consist of 25 female councilors out of 249 which is 10.04% from the total number of councilors. 3 of the 23 Mayors are female which is 13.04%