This department has 563 communes.
| Code | Name | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 25056 | Besançon | 118 489 |
| 25388 | Montbéliard | 24 672 |
| 25462 | Pontarlier | 18 067 |
| 25031 | Audincourt | 14 071 |
| 25580 | Valentigney | 10 501 |
This department has 20 cantons.
| Code | Name | Central office |
|---|---|---|
| 2501 | Audincourt | Audincourt |
| 2502 | Baume-les-Dames | Baume-les-Dames |
| 2503 | Bavans | Bavans |
| 2504 | Besançon-1 | Besançon |
| 2505 | Besançon-2 | Besançon |
This department has 3 departmental arrondissements.
| Code | Name | Administrative seat |
|---|---|---|
| 251 | Besançon | Besançon |
| 252 | Montbéliard | Montbéliard |
| 253 | Pontarlier | Pontarlier |