This department has 797 communes.
| Code | Name | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 02691 | Saint-Quentin | 52 813 |
| 02722 | Soissons | 28 046 |
| 02408 | Laon | 24 220 |
| 02168 | Château-Thierry | 15 097 |
| 02738 | Tergnier | 13 045 |
This department has 24 cantons.
| Code | Name | Central office |
|---|---|---|
| 0201 | Bohain-en-Vermandois | Bohain-en-Vermandois |
| 0202 | Château-Thierry | Château-Thierry |
| 0203 | Chauny | Chauny |
| 0204 | Essômes-sur-Marne | Essômes-sur-Marne |
| 0205 | Fère-en-Tardenois | Fère-en-Tardenois |
This department has 5 departmental arrondissements.
| Code | Name | Administrative seat |
|---|---|---|
| 021 | Château-Thierry | Château-Thierry |
| 022 | Laon | Laon |
| 023 | Saint-Quentin | Saint-Quentin |
| 024 | Soissons | Soissons |
| 025 | Vervins | Vervins |