Province/City/County Administrative Division Data, Early 2013
# Province/City/County Administrative Division Data, Early 2013
# CTAmap Province/City/County Administrative Division Data, Early 2013 (as of 2012.12.31)
# Update Content
During 2013, 8 counties and 3 county-level cities in China were changed into districts, 3 counties were changed into county-level cities, 8 districts were merged into 4 districts, 5 districts were newly established, 1 prefecture was changed into a prefecture-level city, and 1 district was renamed. On the basis of the end-of-2013 province/city/county data, we performed a reverse derivation to obtain the province/city/county administrative division data for the beginning of 2013. The specific modification process is described below.
# County and county-level city abolitions, district establishments in 2013
# Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region
| Original Administrative Unit | Superior Unit | State Council Approval Date | Type of Change | New Administrative Establishment | Approval Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lingui County | Guilin City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region | January 18, 2013 | Abolish Lingui County; establish Lingui District of Guilin City | Lingui District | State Council Letter [2013] No. 17 |
| Original GB 2260-2007 Administrative Division Name and Code | Changed Administrative Division Name and New Code |
|---|---|
| Lingui County 450322 abolished | Establish Lingui District 450312 |
# Jiangsu Province
| Original Administrative Unit | Superior Unit | State Council Approval Date | Type of Change | New Administrative Establishment | Approval Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lishui County | Nanjing City, Jiangsu Province | February 8, 2013 | Abolish Lishui County; establish Lishui District of Nanjing City | Lishui District | State Council Letter [2013] No. 24 |
| Gaochun County | Nanjing City, Jiangsu Province | February 8, 2013 | Abolish Gaochun County; establish Gaochun District of Nanjing City | Gaochun District | State Council Letter [2013] No. 24 |
| Original GB 2260-2007 Administrative Division Name and Code | Changed Administrative Division Name and New Code |
|---|---|
| Lishui County 320124 abolished | Establish Lishui District 320117 |
| Gaochun County 320125 abolished | Establish Gaochun District 320118 |
# Sichuan Province
| Original Administrative Unit | Superior Unit | State Council Approval Date | Type of Change | New Administrative Establishment | Approval Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daxian (Da County) | Dazhou City, Sichuan Province | June 28, 2013 | Abolish Daxian; establish Dachuan District of Dazhou City; transfer the former Daxian's Beimiao, Jiangling, Beishan, Anyun, Zitong, Jinshi, Qingning, Longtan, and Mengshuang townships to the jurisdiction of Tongchuan District of Dazhou City | Dachuan District | State Council Letter [2013] No. 73 |
Abolish Daxian; establish Dachuan District of Dazhou City. The administrative region of the original Daxian (excluding Beimiao, Jiangling, Beishan, Anyun, Zitong, Jinshi, Qingning, Longtan, and Mengshuang townships) forms the administrative region of Dachuan District.
| Original GB 2260-2007 Administrative Division Name and Code | Changed Administrative Division Name and New Code |
|---|---|
| Daxian 511721 abolished | Establish Dachuan District 511703 |
# Guangdong Province
| Original Administrative Unit | Superior Unit | State Council Approval Date | Type of Change | New Administrative Establishment | Approval Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chao'an County | Chaozhou City, Guangdong Province | June 28, 2013 | Abolish Chao'an County; establish Chao'an District of Chaozhou City; transfer the former Chao'an County's Linxi, Guantang, and Tiepu towns to the jurisdiction of Xiangqiao District of Chaozhou City | Chao'an District | State Council Letter [2013] No. 74 |
Abolish Chao'an County; establish Chao'an District of Chaozhou City. The administrative region of the original Chao'an County (excluding Linxi, Guantang, and Tiepu towns) forms the administrative region of Chao'an District. Transfer the former Chao'an County's Linxi, Guantang, and Tiepu towns to the jurisdiction of Xiangqiao District of Chaozhou City.
| Original GB 2260-2007 Administrative Division Name and Code | Changed Administrative Division Name and New Code |
|---|---|
| Chao'an County 445121 abolished | Establish Chao'an District 445103 |
| Original Administrative Unit | Superior Unit | State Council Approval Date | Type of Change | New Administrative Establishment | Approval Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meixian (Mei County) | Meizhou City, Guangdong Province | October 18, 2013 | Abolish Meixian; establish Meixian District of Meizhou City | Meixian District | State Council Letter [2013] No. 113 |
| Original GB 2260-2007 Administrative Division Name and Code | Changed Administrative Division Name and New Code |
|---|---|
| Meixian 441421 abolished | Establish Meixian District 441403 |
# Zhejiang Province
| Original Administrative Unit | Superior Unit | State Council Approval Date | Type of Change | New Administrative Establishment | Approval Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaoxing County | Shaoxing City, Zhejiang Province | October 18, 2013 | Abolish Shaoxing County; establish Keqiao District of Shaoxing City; transfer the former Shaoxing County's Sunduan, Taoyan, and Fusheng towns to the jurisdiction of Yuecheng District of Shaoxing City | Keqiao District | State Council Letter [2013] No. 112 |
| Shangyu City | Shaoxing City, Zhejiang Province | October 18, 2013 | Abolish county-level Shangyu City; establish Shangyu District of Shaoxing City | Shangyu District | State Council Letter [2013] No. 112 |
Abolish Shaoxing County; establish Keqiao District of Shaoxing City, with the administrative region of the original Shaoxing County (excluding Sunduan, Taoyan, and Fusheng towns) forming the administrative region of Keqiao District. Abolish county-level Shangyu City; establish Shangyu District of Shaoxing City, with the administrative region of the original Shangyu City forming the administrative region of Shangyu District. Transfer the former Shaoxing County's Sunduan, Taoyan, and Fusheng towns to the jurisdiction of Yuecheng District of Shaoxing City.
| Original GB 2260-2007 Administrative Division Name and Code | Changed Administrative Division Name and New Code |
|---|---|
| Shaoxing County 330621 abolished | Establish Keqiao District 330603 |
| Shangyu City 330682 abolished | Establish Shangyu District 330604 |
# Jiangxi Province
| Original Administrative Unit | Superior Unit | State Council Approval Date | Type of Change | New Administrative Establishment | Approval Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nankang City | Ganzhou City, Jiangxi Province | October 18, 2013 | Abolish county-level Nankang City; establish Nankang District of Ganzhou City; transfer the former county-level Nankang City's Tandong and Tankou towns to the jurisdiction of Zhanggong District of Ganzhou City | Nankang District | State Council Letter [2013] No. 114 |
Abolish county-level Nankang City; establish Nankang District of Ganzhou City, with the administrative region of the original Nankang City (excluding Tandong and Tankou towns) forming the administrative region of Nankang District. Transfer the former county-level Nankang City's Tandong and Tankou towns to the jurisdiction of Zhanggong District of Ganzhou City.
| Original GB 2260-2007 Administrative Division Name and Code | Changed Administrative Division Name and New Code |
|---|---|
| Nankang City 360782 abolished | Establish Nankang District 360703 |
# Shandong Province
| Original Administrative Unit | Superior Unit | State Council Approval Date | Type of Change | New Administrative Establishment | Approval Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yanzhou City | Jining City, Shandong Province | October 18, 2013 | Abolish Yanzhou City; establish Yanzhou District of Jining City | Yanzhou District | State Council Letter [2013] No. 115 |
| Original GB 2260-2007 Administrative Division Name and Code | Changed Administrative Division Name and New Code |
|---|---|
| Yanzhou City 370882 abolished | Establish Yanzhou District 370812 |
# County abolitions and county-level city establishments in 2013
# Jilin Province
| Original Administrative Unit | Superior Unit | Ministry of Civil Affairs Approval Date | Type of Change | New Administrative Establishment | Approval Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuyu County | Songyuan City, Jilin Province | January 24, 2013 | Abolish Fuyu County; establish county-level Fuyu City | Fuyu City | MCA Letter [2013] No. 28 |
| Original GB 2260-2007 Administrative Division Name and Code | Changed Administrative Division Name and New Code |
|---|---|
| Fuyu County 220724 abolished | Establish Fuyu City 220781 |
# Yunnan Province
| Original Administrative Unit | Superior Unit | Ministry of Civil Affairs Approval Date | Type of Change | New Administrative Establishment | Approval Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mile County | Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province | January 24, 2013 | Abolish Mile County; establish county-level Mile City; Mile City | Mile City | MCA Letter [2013] No. 29 |
| Original GB 2260-2007 Administrative Division Name and Code | Changed Administrative Division Name and New Code |
|---|---|
| Mile County 532526 abolished | Establish Mile City 532504 |
# Qinghai Province
| Original Administrative Unit | Superior Unit | Ministry of Civil Affairs Approval Date | Type of Change | New Administrative Establishment | Approval Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yushu County | Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai Province | January 24, 2013 | Abolish Yushu County; establish county-level Yushu City | Yushu City | MCA Letter [2013] No. 219 |
| Original GB 2260-2007 Administrative Division Name and Code | Changed Administrative Division Name and New Code |
|---|---|
| Yushu County 632721 abolished | Establish Yushu City 632701 |
# District mergers in 2013
# Jiangsu Province
| Original Administrative Unit | Superior Unit | State Council Approval Date | Type of Change | New Administrative Establishment | Approval Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gulou District | Nanjing City, Jiangsu Province | February 8, 2013 | Abolish Nanjing's Gulou District and Xiaguan District; establish new Gulou District of Nanjing City | Gulou District | State Council Letter [2013] No. 24 |
| Xiaguan District | Nanjing City, Jiangsu Province | February 8, 2013 | Abolish Nanjing's Gulou District and Xiaguan District; establish new Gulou District of Nanjing City | Gulou District | State Council Letter [2013] No. 24 |
At the beginning of 2013, Xiaguan District governed Yuejianglou Subdistrict, Rehenanlu Subdistrict, Mufushan Subdistrict, Jianninglu Subdistrict, Baotaqiao Subdistrict, and Xiaoshi Subdistrict.
| Original GB 2260-2007 Administrative Division Name and Code | Changed Administrative Division Name and New Code |
|---|---|
| Gulou District 320106 | Establish Gulou District 320106 |
| Xiaguan District 320107 abolished | Establish Gulou District 320106 |
| Original Administrative Unit | Superior Unit | State Council Approval Date | Type of Change | New Administrative Establishment | Approval Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qinhuai District | Nanjing City, Jiangsu Province | February 8, 2013 | Abolish Nanjing's Qinhuai District and Baixia District; establish new Qinhuai District of Nanjing City | Qinhuai District | State Council Letter [2013] No. 24 |
| Baixia District | Nanjing City, Jiangsu Province | February 8, 2013 | Abolish Nanjing's Qinhuai District and Baixia District; establish new Qinhuai District of Nanjing City | Qinhuai District | State Council Letter [2013] No. 24 |
At the beginning of 2013, Baixia District governed Hongwulu Subdistrict, Wulaocun Subdistrict, Daguanglu Subdistrict, Ruijinlu Subdistrict, Yueyahu Subdistrict, Guanghualu Subdistrict, and Chaotiangong Subdistrict.
| Original GB 2260-2007 Administrative Division Name and Code | Changed Administrative Division Name and New Code |
|---|---|
| Qinhuai District 320104 | Establish Qinhuai District 320104 |
| Baixia District 320103 abolished | Establish Qinhuai District 320104 |
# Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region
| Original Administrative Unit | Superior Unit | State Council Approval Date | Type of Change | New Administrative Establishment | Approval Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dieshan District | Wuzhou City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region | February 8, 2013 | Abolish Wuzhou's Dieshan District and Wanxiu District; establish new Wanxiu District of Wuzhou City | Wanxiu District | State Council Letter [2013] No. 25 |
| Wanxiu District | Wuzhou City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region | February 8, 2013 | Transfer the former Wanxiu District's Wangfu Town to the jurisdiction of Cangwu County | Wanxiu District | State Council Letter [2013] No. 25 |
The administrative region of the original Dieshan District and Wanxiu District (excluding Wangfu Town) forms the administrative region of the new Wanxiu District. Transfer the former Wanxiu District's Wangfu Town to the jurisdiction of Cangwu County. Cangwu County governs Shiqiao, Lingjiao, Jingnan, Shizhai, Liubao, Mushuang, Libu, Shatou, and Wangfu towns.
At the beginning of 2013, the original Wanxiu District governed Chengdong Subdistrict, Chengnan Subdistrict, Chengzhong Subdistrict, Chengbei Subdistrict, Chengdong Town, and Wangfu Town.
At the beginning of 2013, the original Dieshan District governed Jiaozui Subdistrict, Dongxing Subdistrict, Fumin Subdistrict, Longhu Town, and Xiaying Town.
| Original GB 2260-2007 Administrative Division Name and Code | Changed Administrative Division Name and New Code |
|---|---|
| Dieshan District 450404 abolished | Establish Wanxiu District 450403 |
| Wanxiu District 450403 | Establish Wanxiu District 450403 |
# Shandong Province
| Original Administrative Unit | Superior Unit | State Council Approval Date | Type of Change | New Administrative Establishment | Approval Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shizhong District | Jining City, Shandong Province | October 18, 2013 | Abolish Jining's Shizhong District and Rencheng District; establish new Rencheng District | Rencheng District | State Council Letter [2013] No. 115 |
| Rencheng District | Jining City, Shandong Province | October 18, 2013 | Abolish Jining's Shizhong District and Rencheng District; establish new Rencheng District | Rencheng District | State Council Letter [2013] No. 115 |
At the beginning of 2013, Jining's Shizhong District governed Guhuai Subdistrict, Jiyang Subdistrict, Fuqiao Subdistrict, Yuehe Subdistrict, Guanyinge Subdistrict, Nanyuan Subdistrict, Anju Subdistrict, Tangkou Subdistrict, and Yutun Town.
At the beginning of 2013, Jining's Rencheng District governed Jincheng Subdistrict, Xianying Subdistrict, Nanzhang Subdistrict, Liying Subdistrict, Nianlipu Subdistrict, Jiezhuang Subdistrict, Changgou Town, and Shiqiao Town.
| Original GB 2260-2007 Administrative Division Name and Code | Changed Administrative Division Name and New Code |
|---|---|
| Shizhong District 370802 abolished | Establish Rencheng District 370811 |
| Rencheng District 370811 | Establish Rencheng District 370811 |
# Newly established districts in 2013
# Sichuan Province
| Superior Unit | Approval Date | Type of Change | New Administrative Establishment | Approval Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bazhong City | Approved by the State Council on January 18, 2013 | Establish Enyang District of Bazhong City; transfer 12 towns and 12 townships from Bazhou District of Bazhong City to the jurisdiction of Enyang District | Enyang District | State Council Letter [2013] No. 16 |
Establish Enyang District of Bazhong City.
Transfer from Bazhou District of Bazhong City the towns of Enyang, Yushan, Chaba, Guanyinjing, Huacong, Liulin, Xiabamiao, Yuxi, Qingmu, Sanhechang, Sanhui, and Shangbamiao, as well as the townships of Shicheng, Xinglongchang, Guanguong, Sanxing, Wufeng, Shuangsheng, Qunle, Wan'an, Yinjia, Jiuzhen, Yujing, and Yixing to the jurisdiction of Enyang District.
| Original GB 2260-2007 Administrative Division Name and Code | Changed Administrative Division Name and New Code |
|---|---|
| None | Newly establish Enyang District 511903 |
| Superior Unit | Approval Date | Type of Change | New Administrative Establishment | Approval Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guang'an City | Approved by the State Council on February 8, 2013 | Establish Qianfeng District of Guang'an City; transfer 7 towns and 5 townships from Guang'an District of Guang'an City to the jurisdiction of Qianfeng District | Qianfeng District | State Council Letter [2013] No. 22 |
Establish Qianfeng District of Guang'an City.
Transfer from Guang'an District of Guang'an City the Kuige Subdistrict, the towns of Qianfeng, Daishi, Guantang, Hu'an, Guangxing, Guange, and Guixing, and the townships of Guanghui, Longtan, Xiaojing, Xinqiao, and Hucheng to the jurisdiction of Qianfeng District.
| Original GB 2260-2007 Administrative Division Name and Code | Changed Administrative Division Name and New Code |
|---|---|
| None | Newly establish Qianfeng District 511603 |
# Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region
| Superior Unit | Approval Date | Type of Change | New Administrative Establishment | Approval Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wuzhou City | Approved by the State Council on February 8, 2013 | Establish Longxu District of Wuzhou City; the administrative regions of Longxu Town, Xindi Town, Guangping Town, and Dapo Town of Cangwu County form the administrative region of Longxu District | Longxu District | State Council Letter [2013] No. 25 |
The administrative regions of Longxu Town, Xindi Town, Guangping Town, and Dapo Town of Cangwu County form the administrative region of Longxu District.
| Original GB 2260-2007 Administrative Division Name and Code | Changed Administrative Division Name and New Code |
|---|---|
| None | Newly establish Longxu District 450406 |
| Superior Unit | Approval Date | Type of Change | New Administrative Establishment | Approval Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yulin City | Approved by the State Council on June 28, 2013 | Establish Fumian District of Yulin City; transfer Fumiang, Chengjun, Zhangmu, Xinqiao, Shatian, and Shihe towns from Yuzhou District of Yulin City to the jurisdiction of Fumian District | Fumian District | State Council Letter [2013] No. 75 |
Establish Fumian District of Yulin City; transfer Fumiang, Chengjun, Zhangmu, Xinqiao, Shatian, and Shihe towns from Yuzhou District of Yulin City to the jurisdiction of Fumian District, with the administrative regions of Fumiang, Chengjun, Zhangmu, Xinqiao, Shatian, and Shihe towns forming the administrative region of Fumian District.
| Original GB 2260-2007 Administrative Division Name and Code | Changed Administrative Division Name and New Code |
|---|---|
| None | Newly establish Fumian District 450903 |
# Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region
| Superior Unit | Approval Date | Type of Change | New Administrative Establishment | Approval Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hulunbuir City | Approved by the Ministry of Civil Affairs on March 6, 2013 | Zalainuor Mining Area was filed as Zhalainuor District of Hulunbuir City, a county-level administrative establishment; Zhalainuor District is administered on behalf by Manzhouli City | Zalainuor District | MCA Letter [2013] No. 68 |
In February 2004, Zalainuor Mining Area was changed to Zhalainuor District, administered on behalf by Manzhouli City.
In March 2013, Zalainuor Mining Area was filed as Zhalainuor District of Hulunbuir City, a county-level administrative establishment, administered on behalf by Manzhouli City.
| Original GB 2260-2007 Administrative Division Name and Code | Changed Administrative Division Name and New Code |
|---|---|
| None | Newly establish Zalainuor District 150703 |
# Prefecture-level unit changes in 2013
| Original County-Level Unit | Original Prefecture-Level Unit | Province | State Council Approval Date | Type of Change | New County-Level Establishment | New Prefecture-Level Establishment | Approval Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ledu County | Haidong Prefecture | Qinghai Province | February 8, 2013 | Abolish Haidong Prefecture and Ledu County; establish prefecture-level Haidong City; Haidong City establishes Ledu District, with the administrative region of the original Ledu County forming the administrative region of Ledu District; Ledu District | Haidong City | State Council Letter [2013] No. 23 |
| Original GB 2260-2007 Administrative Division Name and Code | Changed Administrative Division Name and New Code |
|---|---|
| Haidong Prefecture 632100 abolished | Establish Haidong City 630200 |
| Ledu County 632123 abolished | Establish Ledu District 630202 |
# County-level unit renames in 2013
| Original Name | Superior Unit | Ministry of Civil Affairs Approval Date | Type of Change | New Name | Approval Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yuanba District | Guangyuan City, Sichuan Province | March 12, 2013 | Rename Yuanba District of Guangyuan City to Zhaohua District | Zhaohua District | MCA Letter [2013] No. 84 |
| Original GB 2260-2007 Administrative Division Name and Code | Changed Administrative Division Name and New Code |
|---|---|
| Yuanba District 510811 renamed | Establish Zhaohua District 510811 |
# Data Statistics
| Province Total | Administrative Division Unit | Prefecture Total | Administrative Division Unit | County Total | Administrative Division Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | 4 Municipalities 23 Provinces 5 Autonomous Regions 2 Special Administrative Regions | 333 | 285 Prefecture-level Cities ✅ 15 Prefectures ✅ 30 Autonomous Prefectures ✅ 3 Leagues ✅ | 2852 | 860 Districts ✅ 368 County-level Cities ✅ 1453 Counties ✅ 117 Autonomous Counties ✅ 49 Banners ✅ 3 Autonomous Banners ✅ 1 Special District ✅ 1 Forestry Area ✅ |
# Data Access
Visit the website shengshixian (province-city-county) (www.shengshixian.com ) to download.
# References
County-level-and-above administrative division changes in 2013. http://xzqh.mca.gov.cn/description?dcpid=2013 (opens new window)
2013 Administrative Division Change Table. https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/2013%E5%B9%B4%E4%B8%AD%E5%8D%8E%E4%BA%BA%E6%B0%91%E5%85%B1%E5%92%8C%E5%9B%BD%E5%8E%BF%E7%BA%A7%E4%BB%A5%E4%B8%8A%E8%A1%8C%E6%94%BF%E5%8C%BA%E5%88%92%E5%8F%98%E6%9B%B4%E5%88%97%E8%A1%A8 (opens new window)
2012 Administrative Division Statistics Table. http://xzqh.mca.gov.cn/statistics/2012.html (opens new window)
2012 Codes for administrative divisions below the county level and statistical codes. https://www.mca.gov.cn/images2/cws/201307/20130711193420826.htm (opens new window)
End-of-2013 administrative division data. https://www.shengshixian.com/pages/2013shengshixian/#%E6%9B%B4%E6%96%B0%E5%86%85%E5%AE%B9 (opens new window)