List of zones of Nepal
# List of zones of Nepal

Until the establishment of seven new provinces in 2015, Nepal was divided into 14 administrative zones (Nepali: अञ्चल; anchal) and 77 districts (Nepali: जिल्ला; jillā). The 14 administrative zones were grouped into five development regions (Nepali: विकास क्षेत्र; vikās kṣetra). Each district was headed by a Chief District Officer (CDO), who was responsible for maintaining law and order and coordinating the work of field agencies of the various government ministries.

From east to west:

* Eastern Development Region:
   * Mechi Zone, named after the Mechi River
   * Kosi Zone, named after the Kosi River
   * Sagarmatha Zone, named after Sagarmatha (Mount Everest)
* Central Development Region:
   * Janakpur Zone, named after its capital city
   * Bagmati Zone, named after the Bagmati River
   * Narayani Zone, named after the Narayani (lower Gandaki) River
* Western Development Region:
   * Gandaki Zone, named after the Gandaki River
   * Lumbini Zone, named after Lumbini, a pilgrimage site, birthplace of Gautama Buddha
   * Dhaulagiri Zone, named after Dhaulagiri mountain
* Mid-Western Development Region:
   * Rapti Zone, named after the West Rapti River
   * Karnali Zone, named after the Karnali River
   * Bheri Zone, named after the Bheri River
* Far-Western Development Region:
   * Seti Zone, named after the Seti River
   * Mahakali Zone, named after the Mahakali River
