> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://documentation.opencrvs.org/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://documentation.opencrvs.org/technical/guides/configuration/administrative-hierarchy/locations.md).
# Locations
Unlike administrative areas, a location refers to a more specific point. Usually, a location is a physical place such as an office, health facility, or police station.
Locations serve two purposes:
* A precise, identifiable place where an event occurs (e.g. a mother gave birth at Ezhi District Hospital).
* A place of assignment for staff (e.g. Kunda Simbaya, Registration Agent, works at Irundu District Office).
Locations are configured within the administrative hierarchy. Learn how locations affect [roles, scopes and jurisidictions](https://app.gitbook.com/o/zub8C4BetmW3a9Bj4Cd4/s/TIJguU5Pzi7HeHrkXa4I/~/edit/~/changes/126/technical/guides/configuration/users/roles-and-scopes)
Example 1: Simple, populated administrative hierarchy
Locations sit within administrative areas.
* An administrative area may have zero or more locations.
* A location may have zero or more users.
Example 2: Locations directly under country
Locations can be placed directly under a country, without belonging to any administrative area.
Unless restricted, users assigned to locations directly under a country have jurisdiction over the entire country.
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