Saint Pierre and Miquelon is divided into 2 communes, which serve as the sole level of local administration in this French overseas collectivity. These communes function similarly to their counterparts in metropolitan France, responsible for local governance including municipal services, urban planning, public facilities, and community infrastructure. Each commune is administered by a municipal council and mayor, who manage day-to-day operations such as waste collection, local roads, primary schools, and social services. Given the territory's small population and geographic isolation in the North Atlantic, the communes work closely with the territorial government to coordinate essential services and maintain connections with mainland France.