wɪðˌɪn ðə fɹˈeɪmwɜːk ʌv ɐdmˈɪnɪstɹˌeɪɾɪv dᵻvˈɪʒənz, nˈɜːlæt sˈɜːvz æz ðɪ ɐdmˈɪnɪstɹˌeɪɾɪv sˈɛntɚɹ ʌv nɜːlˈætski dˈɪstɹɪkt, ˈiːvən ðˌoʊ ɪɾ ɪz nˌɑːɾə pˈɑːɹt ʌv ɪt.
Within the framework of administrative divisions, Nurlat serves as the administrative center of Nurlatsky District, even though it is not a part of it.