This department has 257 communes.
| Code | Name | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 43157 | Le Puy-en-Velay | 18 540 |
| 43137 | Monistrol-sur-Loire | 8 823 |
| 43268 | Yssingeaux | 7 415 |
| 43040 | Brioude | 6 527 |
| 43012 | Aurec-sur-Loire | 6 164 |
This department has 20 cantons.
| Code | Name | Central office |
|---|---|---|
| 4301 | Aurec-sur-Loire | Aurec-sur-Loire |
| 4302 | Bas-en-Basset | Bas-en-Basset |
| 4303 | Boutières | Tence |
| 4304 | Brioude | Brioude |
| 4305 | Les Deux Rivières et Vallées | Sainte-Sigolène |
This department has 3 departmental arrondissements.
| Code | Name | Administrative seat |
|---|---|---|
| 431 | Brioude | Brioude |
| 432 | Le Puy-en-Velay | Le Puy-en-Velay |
| 433 | Yssingeaux | Yssingeaux |