How many districts and counties are there in Chongqing?

How many districts and counties are there in Chongqing? List of the latest administrative division data

As the youngest municipality directly under the Central Government in China, Chongqing’s administrative divisions have always attracted much attention. This article will give you a detailed introduction to the current number of districts and counties in Chongqing and their distribution, and attach a structured data table.

1. Overview of Chongqing’s administrative divisions

Chongqing is one of the four municipalities directly under the Central Government in China, located in the southwest region and on the upper reaches of the Yangtze River. The city has a total area of ​​82,400 square kilometers and a permanent population of approximately 32.12 million. Chongqing's administrative divisions have undergone many adjustments, and currently implement a three-level management system of "city-district-county-township-street".

2. Number and classification of districts and counties in Chongqing

As of 2023, Chongqing has jurisdiction over 26 districts, 8 counties, and 4 autonomous counties, for a total of 38 county-level administrative districts. The specific categories are as follows:

3. Detailed list of districts and counties in Chongqing

The following is a complete list of Chongqing’s 38 districts and counties:

4. Distribution characteristics of Chongqing’s districts and counties

1.District 9 of the main city: Yuzhong District, Dadukou District, Jiangbei District, Shapingba District, Jiulongpo District, Nan'an District, Beibei District, Yubei District and Banan District are the main urban areas of Chongqing, with relatively small areas but dense population.

2.Northeast Chongqing Ecological Zone: Including Wanzhou, Kaizhou, Liangping and other districts and counties, it is located in the Three Gorges Reservoir area and is rich in ecological resources.

3.Southeast Chongqing Ethnic Area: Mainly composed of 4 autonomous counties, with distinctive ethnic minority cultural characteristics.

4.Yuxi urban agglomeration: Jiangjin, Yongchuan, Hechuan and other districts and counties have relatively developed economies and are important industrial bases in Chongqing.

5. History of adjustment of districts and counties in Chongqing

When Chongqing was under direct jurisdiction in 1997, the city had 43 districts, counties (cities) under its jurisdiction. As urbanization accelerates, Chongqing has carried out multiple rounds of district and county adjustments:

At present, the number of districts and counties in Chongqing has been basically stable, and future adjustments will focus on optimizing spatial layout and promoting coordinated regional development.

6. Overview of Economic Development of Chongqing Districts and Counties

The economic development of various districts and counties in Chongqing is uneven:

1.District 9 of the main cityThe total GDP accounts for more than 40% of the city's total GDP

2.Yuxi AreaStrong industrial foundation, with concentrated automobile and electronic information industries

3.Northeastern Chongqing and Southeastern ChongqingFocusing on ecological agriculture, tourism and other characteristic industries

The Chongqing Municipal Government is promoting the coordinated development of various districts and counties through the "one district, two clusters" development strategy.

Summary: Chongqing City currently governs 38 districts and counties (26 districts, 8 counties, and 4 autonomous counties). It is one of the most complex municipalities with the most complex administrative divisions in China. Understanding the division of districts and counties in Chongqing will help you better understand the unique charm of this mountain city.