The Northern District comprises of the following communities:
- Bourne
- Capuchin
- Clifton
- Cottage
- Dos D'ane
- Guillette Savanne-Paille
- Paix Bouche
- Penville
- Portsmouth
- Vieille Case
- Tan Tan
- Thibaud
- Toucarie
Various youth organisations can be found there including sporting, church, cultural and community development organisations.
To date there are approximately forty five (45) youth organisations in the district.
Schools in the Northern District include:
- Clifton Primary
- Dominica Seventh Day Adventist Secondary
- Dos D'ane Primary
- Paix Bouche Primary
- Penville Primary
- Portsmouth Secondary
- Roosevelt Douglas Primary
- Savanne Paille Primary
- St. John's Primary
- Thibaud Primary
- Vieille Case Primary