This department has 499 communes.
| Code | Name | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 55545 | Verdun | 16 890 |
| 55029 | Bar-le-Duc | 14 607 |
| 55122 | Commercy | 5 350 |
| 55463 | Saint-Mihiel | 3 772 |
| 55291 | Ligny-en-Barrois | 3 677 |
This department has 19 cantons.
| Code | Name | Central office |
|---|---|---|
| 5501 | Ancerville | Ancerville |
| 5502 | Bar-le-Duc-1 | Bar-le-Duc |
| 5503 | Bar-le-Duc-2 | Bar-le-Duc |
| 5504 | Belleville-sur-Meuse | Belleville-sur-Meuse |
| 5505 | Bouligny | Bouligny |
This department has 3 departmental arrondissements.
| Code | Name | Administrative seat |
|---|---|---|
| 551 | Bar-le-Duc | Bar-le-Duc |
| 552 | Commercy | Commercy |
| 553 | Verdun | Verdun |