How many counties are there in Guizhou? List of the latest administrative division data
As an important province in southwest China, Guizhou Province's administrative divisions have always attracted much attention. In recent years, with the acceleration of urbanization, the county-level administrative divisions of Guizhou Province have also undergone some adjustments. This article will give you a detailed introduction to the current county-level administrative divisions in Guizhou Province, and attach the latest structured data.
Overview of county-level administrative divisions in Guizhou Province

As of 2023, Guizhou Province has jurisdiction over 6 prefecture-level cities, 3 autonomous prefectures, and 88 county-level administrative districts. The specific composition is as follows:
| Administrative district type | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Municipal district | 15 |
| County-level city | 10 |
| County | 50 pieces |
| autonomous county | 11 |
| special zone | 1 |
| New District | 1 |
Detailed list of counties and cities in Guizhou Province
The following is the complete list of 88 county-level administrative regions in Guizhou Province:
| Prefecture-level cities/autonomous prefectures | County-level administrative district | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Guiyang City | Nanming District, Yunyan District, Huaxi District, Wudang District, Baiyun District | 5 municipal districts |
| Guanshan Lake District | 1 new district | |
| Qingzhen City | 1 county-level city | |
| Kaiyang County, Xifeng County, Xiuwen County | 3 counties | |
| Zunyi City | Honghuagang District, Huichuan District, Bozhou District | 3 municipal districts |
| Chishui City, Renhuai City | 2 county-level cities | |
| Tongzi County, Suiyang County, Zheng'an County, Fenggang County, Meitan County, Yuqing County, Xishui County | 7 counties | |
| Daozhen Gelao and Miao Autonomous County, Wuchuan Gelao and Miao Autonomous County | 2 autonomous counties | |
| Liupanshui City | Zhongshan District, Shuicheng District | 2 municipal districts |
| Panzhou City | 1 county-level city | |
| Liuzhi Special Zone | 1 special zone | |
| Anshun City | Xixiu District, Pingba District | 2 municipal districts |
| Puding County, Zhenning Buyi and Miao Autonomous County, Guanling Buyi and Miao Autonomous County, Ziyun Miao and Buyi Autonomous County | 4 counties/autonomous counties |
(Due to space limitations, the table only shows part of the content)
Changes in county-level administrative districts in Guizhou Province
In recent years, the county-level administrative divisions of Guizhou Province have undergone the following major adjustments:
1. In 2019, Shuicheng County was abolished and Shuicheng District of Liupanshui City was established.
2. In 2020, the work of dismantling counties and establishing cities in Longli County, Huishui County and other counties is in progress.
3. In 2021, some counties and districts will undergo small-scale boundary adjustments
Characteristics of county-level administrative regions in Guizhou Province
The county-level administrative regions of Guizhou Province have the following salient features:
1.There are more ethnic minority autonomous counties: There are 11 autonomous counties in the province, accounting for about 12.5%
2.The number of county-level cities has grown steadily: With economic development, more and more counties have met the standards for establishing cities.
3.The special zone has a unique setting: Liuzhi Special Zone is one of the few "special zones" in the country.
4.New District Management Innovation: As a national-level new district, Guanshan Lake District implements a special management system
Future development trends
According to Guizhou Province's "14th Five-Year Plan", it is expected that by 2025:
1. The number of county-level cities will increase to 12-15
2. Will promote the removal of qualified counties from counties to districts
3. Optimize the administrative boundaries of some counties and districts
4. Explore ways to transform ethnic autonomous counties into cities
To sum up, Guizhou Province currently has 88 county-level administrative regions, of which 61 are counties and autonomous counties, accounting for nearly 70%. With the rapid economic and social development of Guizhou Province, its county-level administrative divisions will continue to be optimized and adjusted.
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