This department has 266 communes.
| Code | Name | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 69123 | Lyon | 519 127 |
| 69266 | Villeurbanne | 163 684 |
| 69259 | Vénissieux | 65 502 |
| 69256 | Vaulx-en-Velin | 53 069 |
| 69290 | Saint-Priest | 49 229 |
This department has 14 cantons.
| Code | Name | Central office |
|---|---|---|
| 6901 | Anse | Anse |
| 6902 | L'Arbresle | L'Arbresle |
| 6903 | Belleville-en-Beaujolais | Belleville-en-Beaujolais |
| 6904 | Val d'Oingt | Val d'Oingt |
| 6905 | Brignais | Brignais |
This department has 2 departmental arrondissements.
| Code | Name | Administrative seat |
|---|---|---|
| 691 | Lyon | Lyon |
| 692 | Villefranche-sur-Saône | Villefranche-sur-Saône |