This department has 32 communes.
| Code | Name | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 97101 | Les Abymes | 51 055 |
| 97103 | Baie-Mahault | 30 924 |
| 97113 | Le Gosier | 27 757 |
| 97118 | Petit-Bourg | 24 665 |
| 97128 | Sainte-Anne | 23 973 |
This department has 28 cantons.
| Code | Name | Central office |
|---|---|---|
| 97101 | Les Abymes-1 | Les Abymes |
| 97102 | Les Abymes-2 | Les Abymes |
| 97103 | Les Abymes-3 | Les Abymes |
| 97104 | Baie-Mahault-1 | Baie-Mahault |
| 97105 | Baie-Mahault-2 | Baie-Mahault |
This department has 2 departmental arrondissements.
| Code | Name | Administrative seat |
|---|---|---|
| 9711 | Basse-Terre | Basse-Terre |
| 9712 | Pointe-à-Pitre | Pointe-à-Pitre |