This department has 725 communes.
| Code | Name | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 57463 | Metz | 122 572 |
| 57672 | Thionville | 42 658 |
| 57480 | Montigny-lès-Metz | 21 718 |
| 57227 | Forbach | 20 493 |
| 57631 | Sarreguemines | 20 143 |
This department has 29 cantons.
| Code | Name | Central office |
|---|---|---|
| 5701 | Algrange | Algrange |
| 5702 | Bitche | Bitche |
| 5703 | Boulay-Moselle | Boulay-Moselle |
| 5704 | Bouzonville | Bouzonville |
| 5705 | Les Coteaux de Moselle | Moulins-lès-Metz |
This department has 5 departmental arrondissements.
| Code | Name | Administrative seat |
|---|---|---|
| 573 | Forbach-Boulay-Moselle | Forbach |
| 575 | Sarrebourg-Château-Salins | Sarrebourg |
| 576 | Sarreguemines | Sarreguemines |
| 577 | Thionville | Thionville |
| 579 | Metz | Metz |