This department has 317 communes.
| Code | Name | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 03185 | Montluçon | 33 147 |
| 03310 | Vichy | 25 115 |
| 03190 | Moulins | 19 206 |
| 03095 | Cusset | 13 316 |
| 03321 | Yzeure | 12 897 |
This department has 22 cantons.
| Code | Name | Central office |
|---|---|---|
| 0301 | Bellerive-sur-Allier | Bellerive-sur-Allier |
| 0302 | Bourbon-l'Archambault | Bourbon-l'Archambault |
| 0303 | Commentry | Commentry |
| 0304 | Cusset | Cusset |
| 0305 | Dompierre-sur-Besbre | Dompierre-sur-Besbre |