This department has 286 communes.
| Code | Name | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 18033 | Bourges | 64 186 |
| 18279 | Vierzon | 25 068 |
| 18197 | Saint-Amand-Montrond | 9 899 |
| 18205 | Saint-Doulchard | 9 647 |
| 18207 | Saint-Florent-sur-Cher | 6 463 |
This department has 22 cantons.
| Code | Name | Central office |
|---|---|---|
| 1801 | Aubigny-sur-Nère | Aubigny-sur-Nère |
| 1802 | Avord | Avord |
| 1803 | Bourges-1 | Bourges |
| 1804 | Bourges-2 | Bourges |
| 1805 | Bourges-3 | Bourges |
This department has 3 departmental arrondissements.
| Code | Name | Administrative seat |
|---|---|---|
| 181 | Bourges | Bourges |
| 182 | Saint-Amand-Montrond | Saint-Amand-Montrond |
| 183 | Vierzon | Vierzon |