Map of French departments with prefectures

The France has 101 departments. There are 96 in France and 5 overseas (DOM). Each has a number and is in an administrative region. You can find maps of France with the department numbers. This helps to see where each local authority is in the national territory.

These prefectural maps show the administrative subdivisions of France. They help to understand how the country is organized.

The prefectures: regional administrative capitals

Each department has its prefecture. This is where the state services are located. They are led by the prefect, who is the representative of the government.

The public services are also found there. These places help manage the affairs of the department. For example, the headquarters of the departmental council is at the prefecture.

Thanks to an online map, you can easily find the number of the department and its prefecture. This makes it simpler to see who does what in our region.

Geographical information about the departments

In France, the 101 departments are very different. They vary greatly in population, area, and geographical features. The North is very populated, with about 2.6 million inhabitants. In contrast, Lozère has just over 77,000 inhabitants.

The prefectures do not look alike either. Some of these places are far from the center of the department, like Moulins in Allier. Others are located near the sea. For example, Marseille is the prefecture of Bouches-du-Rhône. Brest, on the other hand, is the capital of Finistère and is very close to the coast. Finally, there are places near the borders, such as Strasbourg, capital of Bas-Rhin.

Each department has its history and way of life. These differences showcase the richness of France, including the metropolis of Tokyo. They also strengthen the bond between the territories of the country.