Western Lakes State ni mojawapo kati ya majimbo 32 yanayounda Sudan Kusini. Imegawanyika katika kaunti 9: Rumbek County (makao makuu: Rumbek), Eastern Bhar Naam County (makao makuu: Aduel), Wulu County (makao makuu: Wulu), Western Bhar Naam County (makao makuu: Pacong), Malueth County (makao makuu: Meen), Malek County (makao makuu: Malek), Aloor County (makao makuu: Maper), Bhargel County (makao makuu: Bhargel) na Amongping County (makao makuu: Amongpiny). "9 Counties Established In Western Lakes State", Gurtong, 30 August 2016. Retrieved on 27 November 2016.  "Nine new counties created in Western Lakes states", Sudan Tribune, 1 September 2016. Retrieved on 27 November 2016. Archived from the original on 2016-11-03.