It is divided into the two statistical subdistricts Neves and Santa Catarina.

[3][2]: 15 Much of the district lies within Parque Natural Obô de São Tomé.

[4] The district has the nation's highest point, Pico de São Tomé.

A few islets are adjacent to the island coast including Gabado and Ilhéu de São Miguel.

Other settlements are: Lembá currently has six seats in the National Assembly.