Province/City/County Administrative Division Data, Early 2003
# CTAmap Province/City/County Administrative Division Data, Early 2003
# Update Overview
During 2003, a total of 3 prefectures and 3 leagues were converted into prefecture-level cities (at the same time, 4 counties and 1 county-level city under their jurisdiction were converted into districts), 1 county was converted into a prefecture-level city (1 county and 1 county-level city were transferred from two prefecture-level cities, and districts were established in the original county-level areas), 5 new districts were established, and 24 county-level units underwent administrative division and name changes.
# Specific Update Content
# County-level Unit Adjustments in 2003
# Zhejiang Province
| Original Administrative Unit | Affiliated Province/City | State Council Approval Date | Type of Change | New Administrative Setup |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | Huzhou City, Zhejiang Province | Jan 2 | Established Wuxing District and Nanxun District under Huzhou City, Zhejiang Province; Wuxing District governs 6 towns, 3 townships, and 6 subdistricts; Nanxun District governs 9 towns | Wuxing District; Nanxun District |
(1) Wuxing District governs the 6 towns of Zhili, Balidian, Yangjiabu, Miaoxi, Donglin, and Daixi, the 3 townships of Daochang, Huanzhu, and Baique, and the 6 subdistricts of Yuehe, Chaoyang, Aishan, Feiying, Longquan, and Fenghuang. The District People's Government is located at Hudong Road. Before the adjustment of Wuxing District, it covered the urban area of Huzhou City and part of Linghu District. The former urban area included the 6 subdistricts of Yuehe, Chaoyang, Aishan, Feiying, Longquan, and Fenghuang now in Wuxing District. The former Linghu District: transferred the 6 towns of Zhili, Balidian, Yangjiabu, Miaoxi, Donglin, and Daixi, and the 3 townships of Daochang, Huanzhu, and Baique to the current Wuxing District.
(2) Nanxun District governs the 9 towns of Nanxun, Lianxi, Shuanglin, Shanlian, Jiuguan, Linghu, Hefu, Qianjin, and Shicong. The District People's Government is located at Nanxun Town. Nanxun District was formed by merging parts of the original Nanxun District and Linghu District of Huzhou City. The original Nanxun District: the core was Nanxun Town, which became the seat of Nanxun District after the adjustment. The original Linghu District: transferred the 8 towns of Shuanglin, Lianxi, Shanlian, Jiuguan, Linghu, Hefu, Qianjin, and Shicong to the current Nanxun District.
(3) The urban district, Linghu District, and Nanxun District are dispatched agencies, directly administered by the city.
| Original Administrative Division Name and Code | Changed Administrative Division Name and New Code |
|---|---|
| Establish Wuxing District 330502 | |
| Establish Nanxun District 330503 |
# Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region
| Original Administrative Unit | Affiliated Province/City | State Council Approval Date | Type of Change | New Administrative Setup |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suburb | Wuzhou City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region | Jan 2 | Abolished the Suburb of Wuzhou City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, and established Changzhou District of Wuzhou City; Changzhou District governs the former Changzhou Town of the Suburb and the 3 villages of Xinxing, Longxin, and Pinglang of Longhu Town; at the same time, the Xinxing 2nd Road Residents Committee, Longshanli Residents Committee, Xiti 3rd Road 1st Residents Committee, Xiti 3rd Road 2nd Residents Committee of Dieshan District, and Daoshui Town of Cangwu County were transferred to Changzhou District; Wangfu Town of Cangwu County and the former Chengdong Town of the Suburb were transferred to Wanxiu District; the Tangyuan Residents Committee of Wanxiu District, the 4 villages of Gaowang, Xinmin, Wangbu, and Tangyuan of Longhu Town (original Suburb), and Xiaying Town of Cangwu County were transferred to Dieshan District | Changzhou District |
| None | Guigang City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region | Mar 6 | Established Qintang District of Guigang City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region; 11 townships from Gangbei District of Guigang City were transferred to Qintang District | Qintang District |
Changzhou District governs the former Changzhou Town of the Suburb and the 3 villages of Xinxing, Longxin, and Pinglang of Longhu Town; at the same time, the Xinxing 2nd Road Residents Committee, Longshanli Residents Committee, Xiti 3rd Road 1st Residents Committee, Xiti 3rd Road 2nd Residents Committee of Dieshan District, and Daoshui Town of Cangwu County were transferred to Changzhou District; Wangfu Town of Cangwu County and the former Chengdong Town of the Suburb were transferred to Wanxiu District; the Tangyuan Residents Committee of Wanxiu District, the 4 villages of Gaowang, Xinmin, Wangbu, and Tangyuan of Longhu Town (original Suburb), and Xiaying Town of Cangwu County were transferred to Dieshan District.
Established Qintang District of Guigang City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, transferring Qintang Town, Huanglian Town, Donglong Town, Sanli Town, Wuli Town, Shika Town, Menggong Township, Shanbei Township, Guzhang Township, Zhennan Township, and Daling Township of Gangbei District, Guigang City to Qintang District. The District People's Government is located on Qintang Avenue, Qintang Town.
| Original Administrative Division Name and Code | Changed Administrative Division Name and New Code |
|---|---|
| Suburb 450405 Abolished | Establish Changzhou District 450405 |
| Establish Qintang District 450804 |
# Guangdong Province
| Original Administrative Unit | Affiliated Province/City | State Council Approval Date | Type of Change | New Administrative Setup |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shengping District; Jin-yuan District | Shantou City, Guangdong Province | Jan 29 | Abolished Shengping District and Jin-yuan District of Shantou City, Guangdong Province, and established Jinping District of Shantou City; Jinping District's administrative area includes the former Shengping District, Jin-yuan District (excluding the eastern area of the High-tech Development Zone), the Xunhui Residents Committee of Queshi Subdistrict of the former Dahao District, and the administrative area north of Longxi Road in Longhu District | Jinping District |
| Hepu District; Dahao District | Same as above | Same as above | Abolished Hepu District and Dahao District of Shantou City, and established Haojiang District of Shantou City; Haojiang District's administrative area covers the former Dahao District (excluding the Xunhui Residents Committee of Queshi Subdistrict) and Hepu District | Haojiang District |
| Chaoyang City (County-level city) | Same as above | Same as above | Abolished the county-level Chaoyang City, and established Chaoyang District and Chaonan District of Shantou City; Chaoyang District's administrative area covers 4 subdistricts and 10 towns of the original Chaoyang City. The District People's Government is located on Zhonghua Road; Chaonan District's administrative area covers 12 towns of the original Chaoyang City | Chaoyang District; Chaonan District |
| Chenghai City (County-level city) | Same as above | Same as above | Abolished the county-level Chenghai City, and established Chenghai District of Shantou City; Chenghai District's administrative area covers the original county-level Chenghai City (excluding Waisha Town and Xinxi Town); Waisha Town and Xinxi Town of the original Chenghai City, and the eastern area of the High-tech Development Zone of the former Jin-yuan District were transferred to Longhu District | Chenghai District |
| Huiyang City (County-level city) | Huizhou City, Guangdong Province | Mar 6 | Abolished the county-level Huiyang City, Guangdong Province, and established Huiyang District of Huizhou City; Huiyang District governs 10 towns of the former county-level Huiyang City; 10 towns under the original Huiyang City and Rengtu Town of Boluo County were transferred to Huicheng District | Huiyang District |
(1) Abolished Shengping District and Jin-yuan District of Shantou City, Guangdong Province, and established Jinping District of Shantou City. The administrative area of Jinping District includes the former Shengping District (Haian Subdistrict, Xinfu Subdistrict, Tongyi Subdistrict, Yongtai Subdistrict, Guanghua Subdistrict, Wuqiao Subdistrict, Zhongshan Subdistrict, Tuojiang Subdistrict, Tuolian Subdistrict), Jin-yuan District (Jinsha Subdistrict, Dongsha Subdistrict, Longyan Subdistrict, Shipaotai Subdistrict, Dongfang Subdistrict, Guangsha Subdistrict, Jinlong Subdistrict, Yuepu Subdistrict, Qishan Subdistrict, excluding the eastern area of the High-tech Development Zone, i.e., from Tianshan North Road in the east to Huashan North Road in the west, from the northern boundary of the Shantou Special Economic Zone in the south to the intersection of Technology North 3rd Street turning south to Technology West Road then to Technology North 2nd Street), the Xunhui Residents Committee of Queshi Subdistrict of the former Dahao District, and the administrative area north of Longxi Road in Longhu District (i.e., from Huashan North Road in the east to the west side of Longhu Ditch in the west, from Longxi Road in the south to the northern boundary of the Shantou Special Economic Zone in the north). The District People's Government is located on Jinsha Middle Road.
(2) Abolished Hepu District and Dahao District of Shantou City, and established Haojiang District of Shantou City. The administrative area of Haojiang District covers the former Dahao District (excluding the Xunhui Residents Committee of Queshi Subdistrict) and Hepu District. The District People's Government is located on Fuqian Road. Hepu District governs the 3 subdistrict offices of Hepu, Yuxin, and Binhai.
(3) Abolished the county-level Chaoyang City, and established Chaoyang District and Chaonan District of Shantou City. Chaoyang District's administrative area covers the 4 subdistricts of Wenguang, Chengnan, Jinpu, and Mianbei, and the 10 towns of Haimen, Hexi, Heping, Xiqu, Guanbu, Zaopu, Jinyu, Guru, Guiyu, and Tongyu of the original Chaoyang City. The District People's Government is located on Zhonghua Road. Chaonan District's administrative area covers the 12 towns of Xiashan, Jindou, Shalong, Chengtian, Tinxin, Simapu, Chendian, Liangying, Xiancheng, Lugang, Hongchang, and Leling of the original Chaoyang City. The District People's Government is located in Xiashan Town.
(4) Abolished the county-level Chenghai City, and established Chenghai District of Shantou City. Chenghai District's administrative area covers the original county-level Chenghai City (excluding Waisha Town and Xinxi Town). The District People's Government is located on Wenguan Road. Waisha Town and Xinxi Town of the original Chenghai City, and the eastern area of the High-tech Development Zone of the former Jin-yuan District (i.e., from Tianshan North Road in the east to Huashan North Road in the west, from the northern boundary of the Shantou Special Economic Zone in the south to the intersection of Technology North 3rd Street turning south to Technology West Road then to Technology North 2nd Street) were transferred to Longhu District.
(5) Abolished the county-level Huiyang City, Guangdong Province, and established Huiyang District of Huizhou City. Huiyang District governs the 10 towns of Danshui, Yonghu, Liangjing, Pingtan, Shatian, Xiayong, Aotou, Qiuchang, Xinxu, and Zhenlong of the former county-level Huiyang City. The District People's Government is located on Jinhui Avenue, Danshui Town. The 10 towns of Chenjiang, Tonghu, Tongqiao, Lilin, Shuikou, Ma'an, Hengli, Aipi, Luzhou, and Dalan, which were under the jurisdiction of the original Huiyang City, and Rengtu Town of Boluo County were transferred to Huicheng District. The Huicheng District People's Government is located on Xinlian Road.
| Original Administrative Division Name and Code | Changed Administrative Division Name and New Code |
|---|---|
| Shengping District 440509 Abolished | Establish Jinping District 440511 |
| Jin-yuan District 440508 Abolished | Same as above |
| Hepu District 440510 Abolished | Establish Haojiang District 440512 |
| Dahao District 440506 Abolished | Same as above |
| Chaoyang City 440582 Abolished | Establish Chaoyang District 440513; Chaonan District 440514 |
| Chenghai City 440583 Abolished | Establish Chenghai District 440515 |
| Huiyang City 441381 Abolished | Establish Huiyang District 441303 |
# Shaanxi Province
| Original Administrative Unit | Affiliated Province/City | State Council Approval Date | Type of Change | New Administrative Setup |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baoji County | Baoji City, Shaanxi Province | Mar 1 | Abolished Baoji County, Shaanxi Province, and established Chencang District of Baoji City; 18 townships and towns of the original Baoji County were transferred to Chencang District; Jinhe Township, Lingyuan Township, Xiahe Township, and Panlong Town of the original Baoji County were transferred to Jintai District of Baoji City; Chaoyu Township and Bayu Town were transferred to Weibin District of Baoji City | Chencang District |
(1) Abolished Baoji County, Shaanxi Province, and established Chencang District of Baoji City, transferring the Hudian Township, Guozhen Town, Tianwang Town, Tuoshi Town, Pingtou Town, Jiacun Town, Xiangong Town, Yangping Town, Qiaozhen Town, Qianhe Town, Zhouyuan Town, Xiangquan Town, Fenggeling Town, Muyi Town, Xinjie Town, Panxi Town, Chisha Town, and Diaowei Town of the original Baoji County to Chencang District. The District People's Government is located in Guozhen Town. Jinhe Township, Lingyuan Township, Xiahe Township, and Panlong Town of the original Baoji County were transferred to Jintai District of Baoji City, and Chaoyu Township and Bayu Town were transferred to Weibin District of Baoji City.
| Original Administrative Division Name and Code | Changed Administrative Division Name and New Code |
|---|---|
| Baoji County 610321 Abolished | Establish Chencang District 610304 |
# Fujian Province
| Original Administrative Unit | Affiliated Province/City | State Council Approval Date | Type of Change | New Administrative Setup | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- || Gulangyu District; Kaiyuan District | Xiamen City, Fujian Province | April 26 | Abolish Gulangyu District and Kaiyuan District of Xiamen City, Fujian Province, and transfer their administrative areas to the jurisdiction of Siming District, Xiamen City | None | | Xinglin District | Same as above | Same as above | Xinglin District is renamed Haicang District; transfer Xinglin Subdistrict Office and Xinglin Town of Xinglin District, Xiamen City, to the jurisdiction of Jimei District, Xiamen City | Haicang District | | None | Same as above | Same as above | Establish Xiang'an District in Xiamen City; transfer Xindian, Xinxu, Maxiang, Neicuo, and Dadeng—5 towns under Tong'an District, Xiamen City—to the jurisdiction of Xiang'an District | Xiang'an District |
Gulangyu District: Gulangyu Island; Subdistricts under Kaiyuan District: Lujiang Subdistrict, Kaiyuan Subdistrict, Wucun Subdistrict, Yundang Subdistrict
Xinglin District is renamed Haicang District; transfer Xingbin Subdistrict and Xinglin Subdistrict of Xinglin District, Xiamen City, to the jurisdiction of Jimei District, Xiamen City
Establish Xiang'an District in Xiamen City; transfer Xindian, Xinxu, Maxiang, Neicuo, and Dadeng—5 towns under Tong'an District, Xiamen City—to the jurisdiction of Xiang'an District
| Original Administrative Division Name and Code | Changed Administrative Division Name and New Code |
|---|---|
| Gulangyu District 350202 Abolished | |
| Kaiyuan District 350204 Abolished | |
| Xinglin District 350205 Renamed/Adjusted | Establish Haicang District 350205 |
| Establish Xiang'an District 350213 |
# Sichuan Province
| Original Administrative Unit | Affiliated Province/City | State Council Approval Date | Type of Change | New Administrative Setup |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beichuan County (County) | Mianyang City, Sichuan | July 6 | Abolish Beichuan County, Sichuan Province, and establish Beichuan Qiang Autonomous County | Beichuan Qiang Autonomous County (Autonomous County) |
| Shizhong District | Suining City, Sichuan | December 18 | Abolish Shizhong District of Suining City, Sichuan Province; establish Chuanshan District and Anju District of Suining City based on the original administrative area of Shizhong District; Chuanshan District administers 5 townships, 7 towns, and 9 subdistricts from the original Shizhong District; Anju District administers 7 townships and 14 towns from the original Shizhong District | Chuanshan District; Anju District |
(1) Abolish Beichuan County, Sichuan Province, and establish Beichuan Qiang Autonomous County, with the original administrative area of Beichuan County as the administrative area of Beichuan Qiang Autonomous County. The County People's Government is located in Qushan Town.
(2) Chuanshan District administers Tangjia, Beigu, Xining, Baosheng, and Laochi—5 townships, and Guihua, Xinqiao, Nanqiang, Fuqiao, Renli, Yongxing, and Hesha—7 towns, as well as Gaosheng, Nanjing, Kaixuan, Zhenjiangsi, Jiefu, Yucai, Fuyuanlu, Guangde, and Jiahe—9 subdistricts from the original Shizhong District. The District People's Government is located in Beichen Street.
(3) Anju District administers Juxian, Changli, Da'an, Majia, Lianhua, Guanyin, and Buyun—7 townships, and Anju, Hengshan, Huilong, Dongchan, Fenshui, Shidong, Sanjia, Yufeng, Ximei, Moxi, Lanjiang, Baoshi, Baima, and Zhongxing—14 towns from the original Shizhong District. The District People's Government is located in Anju Town.
| Original Administrative Division Name and Code | Changed Administrative Division Name and New Code |
|---|---|
| Beichuan County 510726 Abolished | Establish Beichuan Qiang Autonomous County 510726 |
| Shizhong District 510902 Abolished | Establish Chuanshan District 510903; Anju District 510904 |
# Jiangxi Province
| Original Administrative Unit | Affiliated Province/City | State Council Approval Date | Type of Change | New Administrative Setup |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boyang County | Shangrao City, Jiangxi | December 17 | The name of Boyang County, Shangrao City, Jiangxi Province, is restored to Poyang County | Poyang County |
| Original Administrative Division Name and Code | Changed Administrative Division Name and New Code |
|---|---|
| Boyang County 361128 Renamed | Establish Poyang County 361128 |
# Jiangsu Province
| Original Administrative Unit | Affiliated Province/City | State Council Approval Date | Type of Change | New Administrative Setup |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yandu County | Yancheng City, Jiangsu | December 18 | Abolish Yandu County, Jiangsu Province, and establish Yandu District, Yancheng City; the administrative area of Yandu District is the administrative area of the original 13 towns of Yandu County | Yandu District |
| Chengqu (Urban District) | Same as above | Same as above | Chengqu of Yancheng City is renamed Tinghu District of Yancheng City; Tinghu District administers the original Chengqu of Yancheng City and Biancang, Wuyou, and Bufeng—3 towns from the original Yandu County | Tinghu District |
(1) Abolish Yandu County, Jiangsu Province, and establish Yandu District, Yancheng City, with the administrative area of the original 13 towns of Yandu County—Panhuang, Dazonghu, Beilonggang, Louwang, Xuefu, Yifeng, Shangzhuang, Gewu, Beijiang, Qin'nan, Longgang, Guomeng, and Dagang—as the administrative area of Yandu District. The District People's Government is located in Panhuang Town.
(2) Chengqu of Yancheng City is renamed Tinghu District of Yancheng City. Tinghu District administers the original Chengqu of Yancheng City and Biancang, Wuyou, and Bufeng—3 towns from the original Yandu County. The District People's Government is located in Renmin Middle Road.
| Original Administrative Division Name and Code | Changed Administrative Division Name and New Code |
|---|---|
| Yandu County 320928 Abolished | Establish Yandu District 320903 |
| Chengqu 320902 Renamed/Adjusted | Establish Tinghu District 320902 |
# Henan Province
| Original Administrative Unit | Affiliated Province/City | State Council Approval Date | Type of Change | New Administrative Setup |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mangshan District | Zhengzhou City, Henan | December 25 | Mangshan District, Zhengzhou City, Henan Province, is renamed Huiji District | Huiji District |
| Xinhua District; Beizhan District; Jiaoqu (Suburban District) | Xinxiang City, Henan | Same as above | Xinhua District, Xinxiang City, Henan Province, is renamed Weibin District; Beizhan District is renamed Fengquan District; Jiaoqu is renamed Muye District; adjust the administrative areas of Hongqi District, Weibin District, Fengquan District, and Muye District of Xinxiang City; transfer Guandi Township and Hongmen Town (excluding 11 villages) of Xinxiang County to the jurisdiction of Hongqi District; transfer 13 villages of Pingyuan Township of the original Jiaoqu to the jurisdiction of Hongqi District; transfer Pingyuan Township of the original Jiaoqu (excluding 13 villages) to the jurisdiction of Weibin District; transfer 5 villages of Hongmen Town, 7 villages of Dazhaoying Town, and 4 villages of Hehe Township of Xinxiang County to the jurisdiction of Weibin District; transfer Dakuai Town of Xinxiang County to the jurisdiction of Fengquan District; transfer Donggandao, Beigandao, Rongxiaolu, and Huayuan—4 subdistricts of Hongqi District, and Xinhuilu and Weibei—2 subdistricts of the original Xinhua District to the jurisdiction of Muye District; transfer 6 villages of Hongmen Town of Xinxiang County to the jurisdiction of Muye District | Weibin District; Fengquan District; Muye District |
Mangshan District, Zhengzhou City, Henan Province, is renamed Huiji District
Adjust the administrative areas of Hongqi District, Weibin District, Fengquan District, and Muye District of Xinxiang City:
(1) Transfer Guandi Township and Hongmen Town (excluding Wangwan, Licun, Zhaocun, Jiatun, Liangrenwang, Dingguo, Lucun, Baoshang, Sunzhuang, Dongniejzhuang, and Qinzhuang—11 villages) of Xinxiang County to the jurisdiction of Hongqi District; transfer Mengying Village 1, Mengying Village 2, Mengying Village 3, Chengguan, Dongguan, Luotuowan, Maxiaoying, Zhangzhuang, Duancun, Liuzhuangying, Yinmakou, Ximaxiaoying, and Zangying—13 villages of Pingyuan Township of the original Jiaoqu to the jurisdiction of Hongqi District. After adjustment, Hongqi District administers Dongjie, Xijie, Qudong, Nangandao, and Xiangyang—5 subdistricts, and Guandi Township and Hongmen Town. The District People's Government is located in Xinsheng Lane.
(2) Transfer Pingyuan Township of the original Jiaoqu (excluding Mengying Village 1, Mengying Village 2, Mengying Village 3, Chengguan, Dongguan, Luotuowan, Maxiaoying, Zhangzhuang, Duancun, Liuzhuangying, Yinmakou, Simaxiaoying, and Zangying—13 villages) to the jurisdiction of Weibin District; transfer Wangwan, Licun, Zhaocun, Jiatun, and Liangrenwang—5 villages of Hongmen Town, Yuanzhuang, Shilipu, Zhongzhao, Wanggucheng, Zhanggucheng, and Dinggucheng—7 villages of Dazhaoying Town, and Dongshuidong, Xishuidong, Shuinaoying, and Shuinan—4 villages of Hehe Township of Xinxiang County to the jurisdiction of Weibin District. After adjustment, Weibin District administers Zhongtongjie, Tiexi, Jiefanglu, Shenglilu, Jiankanglu, Ziyoulu, and Nanqiao—7 subdistricts, and Pingyuan Township. The District People's Government is located in Renmin Road.
(3) Transfer Dakuai Town of Xinxiang County to the jurisdiction of Fengquan District. After adjustment, Fengquan District administers the administrative area of the original Beizhan District and Dakuai Town. The District People's Government is located in Qufu Road.
(4) Transfer Donggandao, Beigandao, Rongxiaolu, and Huayuan—4 subdistricts of Hongqi District, and Xinhuilu and Weibei—2 subdistricts of the original Xinhua District to the jurisdiction of Muye District. Transfer Dingguo, Lucun, Baoshang, Sunzhuang, Dongniejzhuang, and Qinzhuang—6 villages of Hongmen Town of Xinxiang County to the jurisdiction of Muye District. After adjustment, Muye District administers Hepinglu, Donggandao, Beigandao, Rongxiaolu, Huayuan, Xinhuilu, and Weibei—7 subdistricts, and Wangcun Town and Muye Township. The District People's Government is located in Xueyuan Road.
| Original Administrative Division Name and Code | Changed Administrative Division Name and New Code |
|---|---|
| Mangshan District 410108 Renamed/Adjusted | Establish Huiji District 410108 |
| Xinhua District 410703 Renamed/Adjusted | Establish Weibin District 410703 |
| Beizhan District 410704 Renamed/Adjusted | Establish Fengquan District 410704 |
| Jiaoqu 410711 Renamed/Adjusted | Establish Muye District 410711 |
# Guizhou Province
| Original Administrative Unit | Affiliated Province/City | State Council Approval Date | Type of Change | New Administrative Setup |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | Zunyi City, Guizhou | December 26 | Establish Huichuan District, Zunyi City, Guizhou Province; Huichuan District administers 2 towns and 3 subdistricts originally under Honghuagang District, Pingfeng Residents' Committee and Pingfeng Village of Changzheng Town, and 4 towns originally under Zunyi County | Huichuan District |
(The county-level administrative area scope of Shanshan Town, Zhima Town, Shawan Town, Maoshi Town, and Songlin Town in versions prior to CTAmap 1.20 was incorrect, and the latest version has been fixed).
Establish Huichuan District, Zunyi City, Guizhou Province. Huichuan District administers Donggongsi and Gaoqiao—2 towns, Shanghailu, Ximalu, and Beijinglu—3 subdistricts, Pingfeng Residents' Committee and Pingfeng Village of Changzheng Town, originally under Honghuagang District, and Gaoping, Banqiao, Sidu, and Tuanze—4 towns originally under Zunyi County. The Huichuan District People's Government is located in Nanjing Road.
| Original Administrative Division Name and Code | Changed Administrative Division Name and New Code |
|---|---|
| Establish Huichuan District 520303 |
# Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region
| Original Administrative Unit | Affiliated Province/City | State Council Approval Date | Type of Change | New Administrative Setup | | ---------------------------- | ------------------------ | --------------------------- | -------------- | ------------------------ || Huinong County; Shizuishan District | Shizuishan City, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region | December 31 | Abolish Huinong County and Shizuishan District of Shizuishan City, and establish Huinong District of Shizuishan City | Huinong District | | Taole County | Same as above | Same as above | Abolish Taole County of Shizuishan City; transfer Hongyazi Township, Gaoren Township, and Maitagou Town of the former Taole County to Pingluo County; transfer Yueyahu Township to Xingqing District of Yinchuan City | None |
Abolish Huinong County and Shizuishan District of Shizuishan City, and establish Huinong District of Shizuishan City. The administrative area of Huinong District consists of the original administrative areas of Huinong County and Shizuishan District. The District People's Government is located at Beidajie. Prior to the abolition, Huinong County (county-level) administered: Lihe Township, Miaotai Township, Yanzidun Township, Hongguozi Town, Weizha Town, and Yuanyi Town. Prior to the abolition, Shizuishan District (city-level district) administered: Beijie Subdistrict, Nanjie Subdistrict, Yucailu Subdistrict, Hebinjie Subdistrict, and Huochezhan Subdistrict.
Abolish Taole County of Shizuishan City; transfer Hongyazi Township, Gaoren Township, and Maitagou Town of the former Taole County to Pingluo County; transfer Yueyahu Township to Xingqing District of Yinchuan City.
| Original Administrative Division Name and Code | Changed Administrative Division Name and New Code |
|---|---|
| Huinong County 640223; Shizuishan District 640205 Abolished | Established Huinong District 640205 |
| Taole County 640222 Abolished |
# Changes in Prefecture-level Units in 2003
# Gansu Province
| Former County-level Unit | Former Prefecture-level Unit | Province | State Council Approval Date | Type of Change | New County-level Establishment | New Prefecture-level Establishment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dingxi County | Dingxi Prefecture | Gansu Province | April 4 | Abolish Dingxi Prefecture and Dingxi County of Gansu Province, and establish the prefecture-level Dingxi City; Dingxi City establishes Anding District, with the administrative area of the former Dingxi County as the administrative area of Anding District | Anding District | Dingxi City |
Abolish Dingxi Prefecture and Dingxi County of Gansu Province, and establish the prefecture-level Dingxi City. The City People's Government is located at Zhonghualu, newly established Anding District.
Dingxi City establishes Anding District, with the administrative area of the former Dingxi County as the administrative area of Anding District. The District People's Government is located at Gongyuanlu.
Dingxi City administers the counties of Tongwei, Longxi, Weiyuan, Lintao, Zhang, and Min from the former Dingxi Prefecture, and the newly established Anding District.
| Original Administrative Division Name and Code | Changed Administrative Division Name and New Code |
|---|---|
| Dingxi County 622421 Abolished | Established Anding District 621102 |
| Dingxi Prefecture 622400 Abolished | Established Dingxi City 621100 |
| Tongwei County 622424 | Tongwei County 621121 |
| Longxi County 622425 | Longxi County 621122 |
| Weiyuan County 622426 | Weiyuan County 621123 |
| Lintao County 622427 | Lintao County 621124 |
| Zhang County 622428 | Zhang County 621125 |
| Min County 622429 | Min County 621126 |
# Shanxi Province
| Former County-level Unit | Former Prefecture-level Unit | Province | State Council Approval Date | Type of Change | New County-level Establishment | New Prefecture-level Establishment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lishi City | Lüliang Prefecture | Shanxi Province | October 23 | Abolish Lüliang Prefecture and county-level Lishi City of Shanxi Province, and establish the prefecture-level Lüliang City; Lüliang City establishes Lishi District, with the administrative area of the former Lishi City as the administrative area of Lishi District | Lishi District | Lüliang City |
Abolish Lüliang Prefecture and county-level Lishi City of Shanxi Province, and establish the prefecture-level Lüliang City. The City People's Government is located at Yongning Zhonglu, newly established Lishi District.
Lüliang City establishes Lishi District, with the administrative area of the former Lishi City as the administrative area of Lishi District. The District People's Government is located at Jiaotonglu.
Lüliang City administers the counties of Jiaocheng, Wenshui, Xing, Lan, Lin, Fangshan, Zhongyang, Liulin, Jiaokou, and Shilou from the former Lüliang Prefecture, and the newly established Lishi District. County-level Fenyang City and Xiaoyi City from the former Lüliang Prefecture are now directly governed by the Province.
| Original Administrative Division Name and Code | Changed Administrative Division Name and New Code |
|---|---|
| Lishi City 142302 Abolished | Established Lishi District 141102 |
| Lüliang Prefecture 142300 Abolished | Established Lüliang City 141100 |
| Xiaoyi City 142301 | Xiaoyi City 141181 |
| Fenyang City 142303 | Fenyang City 141182 |
| Wenshui County 142322 | Wenshui County 141121 |
| Jiaocheng County 142323 | Jiaocheng County 141122 |
| Xing County 142325 | Xing County 141123 |
| Lin County 142326 | Lin County 141124 |
| Liulin County 142327 | Liulin County 141125 |
| Shilou County 142328 | Shilou County 141126 |
| Lan County 142329 | Lan County 141127 |
| Fangshan County 142330 | Fangshan County 141128 |
| Zhongyang County 142332 | Zhongyang County 141129 |
| Jiaokou County 142333 | Jiaokou County 141130 |
# Yunnan Province
| Former County-level Unit | Former Prefecture-level Unit | Province | State Council Approval Date | Type of Change | New County-level Establishment | New Prefecture-level Establishment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simao City (county-level) | Simao Prefecture | Yunnan Province | October 30 | Abolish Simao Prefecture and county-level Simao City of Yunnan Province, and establish the prefecture-level Simao City; Simao City establishes Cuiyun District, with the administrative area of the former county-level Simao City as the administrative area of Cuiyun District | Cuiyun District | Simao City |
Abolish Simao Prefecture and county-level Simao City of Yunnan Province, and establish the prefecture-level Simao City. The City People's Government is located at Yueguanglu, Simao Town, newly established Cuiyun District.
Simao City establishes Cuiyun District, with the administrative area of the former county-level Simao City as the administrative area of Cuiyun District. The District People's Government is located at Guojieloulu, Simao Town.
Prefecture-level Simao City administers the autonomous counties of Puer Hani and Yi, Mojiang Hani, Jingdong Yi, Zhenyuan Yi, Hani and Lahu, Jinggu Dai and Yi, Jiangcheng Hani and Yi, Lancang Lahu, Menglian Dai, Lahu and Wa, and Ximeng Wa from the former Simao Prefecture, and the newly established Cuiyun District.
| Original Administrative Division Name and Code | Changed Administrative Division Name and New Code |
|---|---|
| Simao City 532701 Abolished | Established Cuiyun District 530802 |
| Simao Prefecture 532700 Abolished | Established Simao City 530800 |
| Puer Hani and Yi Autonomous County 532722 | Puer Hani and Yi Autonomous County 530821 |
| Mojiang Hani Autonomous County 532723 | Mojiang Hani Autonomous County 530822 |
| Jingdong Yi Autonomous County 532724 | Jingdong Yi Autonomous County 530823 |
| Jinggu Dai and Yi Autonomous County 532725 | Jinggu Dai and Yi Autonomous County 530824 |
| Zhenyuan Yi, Hani and Lahu Autonomous County 532726 | Zhenyuan Yi, Hani and Lahu Autonomous County 530825 |
| Jiangcheng Hani and Yi Autonomous County 532727 | Jiangcheng Hani and Yi Autonomous County 530826 |
| Menglian Dai, Lahu and Wa Autonomous County 532728 | Menglian Dai, Lahu and Wa Autonomous County 530827 |
| Lancang Lahu Autonomous County 532729 | Lancang Lahu Autonomous County 530828 |
| Ximeng Wa Autonomous County 532730 | Ximeng Wa Autonomous County 530829 |
# Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region
| Former County-level Unit | Former Prefecture-level Unit | Province | State Council Approval Date | Type of Change | New County-level Establishment | New Prefecture-level Establishment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linhe City (county-level) | Bayannur League | Inner Mongolia | December 1 | Abolish Bayannur League and county-level Linhe City of Inner Mongolia, and establish the prefecture-level Bayannur City; Bayannur City establishes Linhe District, with the administrative area of the former county-level Linhe City as the administrative area of Linhe District | Linhe District | Bayannur City |
| Jining City (county-level) | Ulanqab League | Same as above | Same as above | Abolish Ulanqab League and county-level Jining City of Inner Mongolia, and establish the prefecture-level Ulanqab City; Ulanqab City establishes Jining District, with the administrative area of the former county-level Jining City as the administrative area of Jining District | Jining District | Ulanqab City |
- Abolish Bayannur League and county-level Linhe City of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, and establish the prefecture-level Bayannur City. The City People's Government is located at Xinhua Dongjie, newly established Linhe District.
(1) Bayannur City establishes Linhe District, with the administrative area of the former county-level Linhe City as the administrative area of Linhe District. The District People's Government is located at Qingfeng Dongjie.
(2) Bayannur City administers the banners of Urat Front, Urat Middle, Urat Rear, and Hanggin Rear, and the counties of Wuyuan and Dengkou from the former Bayannur League, and the newly established Linhe District.
- Abolish Ulanqab League and county-level Jining City of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, and establish the prefecture-level Ulanqab City. The City People's Government is located at Ulanqab Dajie, newly established Jining District.
(1) Ulanqab City establishes Jining District, with the administrative area of the former county-level Jining City as the administrative area of Jining District. The District People's Government is located at Enhelu.
(2) Ulanqab City administers the banners of Sonid Right (actually Siziwang), Chahar Right Front, Chahar Right Rear, and Chahar Right Middle, and the counties of Huade, Shangdu, Xinghe, Zhuozi, and Liangcheng from the former Ulanqab League, and the newly established Jining District. County-level Fengzhen City from the former Ulanqab League is now directly governed by the Autonomous Region.
| Original Administrative Division Name and Code | Changed Administrative Division Name and New Code |
|---|---|
| Linhe City 152801 Abolished | Established Linhe District 150802 |
| Bayannur League 152800 Abolished | Established Bayannur City 150800 |
| Wuyuan County 152822 | Wuyuan County 150821 |
| :--- | :--- |
| Urat Front Banner 152824 | Urat Front Banner 150823 |
| Urat Middle Banner 152825 | Urat Middle Banner 150824 |
| Urat Rear Banner 152826 | Urat Rear Banner 150825 |
| Hanggin Rear Banner 152827 | Hanggin Rear Banner 150826 |
| Jining City 152601 Abolished | Newly Established Jining District 150902 |
| Ulanqab League 152600 Abolished | Newly Established Ulanqab City 150900 |
| Fengzhen City 152602 | Fengzhen City 150981 |
| Zhuozi County 152624 | Zhuozi County 150921 |
| Huade County 152625 | Huade County 150922 |
| Shangdu County 152626 | Shangdu County 150923 |
| Xinghe County 152627 | Xinghe County 150924 |
| Liangcheng County 152629 | Liangcheng County 150925 |
| Qahar Right Front Banner 152630 | Qahar Right Front Banner 150926 |
| Qahar Right Middle Banner 152631 | Qahar Right Middle Banner 150927 |
| Qahar Right Rear Banner 152632 | Qahar Right Rear Banner 150928 |
| Siziwang Banner 152634 | Siziwang Banner 150929 |
# Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region
| Original County-level Unit | Original Prefecture-level Unit | Province | State Council Approval Date | Change Type | New County-level Establishment | New Prefecture-level Establishment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zhongwei County | Wuzhong City | Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region | December 31 | Abolish Zhongwei County, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, and establish prefecture-level Zhongwei City; establish Shapotou District under Zhongwei City, using the original administrative area of Zhongwei County as the administrative area of Shapotou District; Zhongwei City administers Zhongning County transferred from Wuzhong City, Haiyuan County transferred from Guyuan City, and the newly established Shapotou District | Shapotou District | Zhongwei City |
Abolish Zhongwei County in Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, which was a county under Wuzhong City, and establish the prefecture-level Zhongwei City. The municipal people's government is located at Binhe West Road, Shapotou District.
Zhongwei City establishes Shapotou District, with the administrative area of the original Zhongwei County as the administrative area of Shapotou District. The district people's government is located at Gulou West Street.
Zhongwei City administers Zhongning County transferred from Wuzhong City, Haiyuan County transferred from Guyuan City, and the newly established Shapotou District.
| Original Administrative Division Name and Code | Changed Administrative Division Name and New Code |
|---|---|
| Zhongwei County 640321 Abolished | Newly Established Shapotou District 640502 |
| Wuzhong City 640300 Abolished | Newly Established Zhongwei City 640500 |
| Litong District 640302 | Litong District 640302 |
| Zhongning County 640322 | Zhongning County 640521 |
| Yanchi County 640323 | Yanchi County 640323 |
| Tongxin County 640324 | Tongxin County 640324 |
| Qingtongxia City 640381 | Qingtongxia City 640381 |
# Data Statistics
| Total Provinces | Administrative Division Units | Total Prefectures | Administrative Division Units | Total Counties | Administrative Division Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | 4 Municipalities 23 Provinces 5 Autonomous Regions 2 SARs | 332 | 275 Prefecture-level Cities✅ 22 Prefectures✅ 30 Autonomous Prefectures✅ 5 Leagues✅ | 2860 | 830 Districts✅ 381 County-level Cities✅ 1478 Counties✅ 116 Autonomous Counties✅ 49 Banners✅ 3 Autonomous Banners✅ 2 Special Districts✅ 1 Forestry Area✅ |
# Data Acquisition
GitHub: https://github.com/ruiduobao/shengshixian.com
Website Shengshixian (Homophone): https://www.shengshixian.com/
Baidu Netdisk: https://pan.baidu.com/s/1zNIfdfCYKJOauQb3Ls67bA?pwd=4444
# References
2002 County-level Division Codes. https://www.mca.gov.cn/mzsj/tjbz/a/201713/201708220927.html
2003 County-level Division Codes. https://www.mca.gov.cn/mzsj/tjbz/a/201713/201708220928.html