The department is subdivided into six communes , each centered at one of the principal towns : Banikoara , Gogounou , Kandi , Karimama , Malanville , and Ségbana .
The department is divided into 6 communes . Each commune is centered at one of the main towns : Banikoara , Gogounou , Kandi , Karimama , Malanville , and Ségbana .