 Irkutsk is the administrative center of the oblast and, within the framework of administrative divisions, it also serves as the administrative center of Irkutsky District, even though it is not a part of it.As an administrative division, it is incorporated separately as the City of Irkutsk—an administrative unit with the status equal to that of the districts.As a municipal division, the City of Irkutsk is incorporated as Irkutsk Urban Okrug.