How many counties are there in Guizhou?

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:

Detailed list of counties and cities in Guizhou Province

The following is the complete list of 88 county-level administrative regions in Guizhou Province:

(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.