This department has 312 communes.
| Code | Name | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 46042 | Cahors | 20 050 |
| 46102 | Figeac | 9 793 |
| 46127 | Gourdon | 4 206 |
| 46224 | Pradines | 3 617 |
| 46128 | Gramat | 3 512 |
This department has 19 cantons.
| Code | Name | Central office |
|---|---|---|
| 4601 | Cahors-1 | Cahors |
| 4602 | Cahors-2 | Cahors |
| 4603 | Cahors-3 | Cahors |
| 4604 | Causse et Bouriane | Espère |
| 4605 | Causse et Vallées | Cajarc |