List of administrative divisions of Chongqing
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Chongqing
is the largest of the four direct-controlled municipalities of China
and is further divided into 19 districts, 15 counties, and 4 autonomous counties. It had 17 counties until October 2011, when Qijiang County and Wansheng District were merged to form the new Qijiang District, and Dazu County and Shuangqiao District were merged to form the new Dazu District.
Central Chongqing
These six districts are collectively referred to as Central Chongqing (重庆市中心):
The Suburbs
The following areas are the near suburbs:
Rural Chongqing
Fuling
Formerly Fuling City:
Wanzhou
Formerly Wanzhou City:
Qianjiang
Formerly Qianjiang Prefecture:
Chongqing
Chongqing is a major city in Southwest China and one of the five national central cities of China. Administratively, it is one of the PRC's four direct-controlled municipalities , and the only such municipality in inland China.The municipality was created on 14 March 1997, succeeding the...
is the largest of the four direct-controlled municipalities of China
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and is further divided into 19 districts, 15 counties, and 4 autonomous counties. It had 17 counties until October 2011, when Qijiang County and Wansheng District were merged to form the new Qijiang District, and Dazu County and Shuangqiao District were merged to form the new Dazu District.
Central Chongqing
These six districts are collectively referred to as Central Chongqing (重庆市中心):
| District | Population (2010 census) | Area (km²) | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yuzhong District Yuzhong District Yuzhong District is the central district and heart of Chongqing municipality. It is the capital of the municipality and is also the political, economical, and entertainment center of the city of Chongqing... (: Yúzhōng Qū) |
630,100 | 22 | 28,641 |
| Dadukou District Dadukou District Dadukou District a district of Chongqing municipality.Dadukou is an industrialised district where the Chongqing Iron & Steel Company Limited is based. Most of the facilities, including school, hospitals, shopping-malls, etc. are organised around Chong Gang.-References:... (: Dàdùkǒu Qū) |
301,000 | 103 | 2,922 |
| Jiangbei District Jiangbei District, Chongqing Jiangbei District Jiangbei District Jiangbei District ( is a district of Chongqing municipality which is currently undergoing much development.... (: Jiāngběi Qū) |
738,000 | 221 | 3,339 |
| Shapingba District Shapingba District Shapingba is a district of Chongqing, People's Republic of China, it was once known as Shaci Qu during the Sino-Japanese War. It is one of the most important parts of Chongqing, which covered around 396 square kilometers, 13 Jiedao, 11 towns,and it's also a famous sci-edu-culture district... (: Shāpíngbà Qū) |
1,000,000 | 383 | 2,611 |
| Jiulongpo District Jiulongpo District Jiulongpo is a district belonging to Chongqing. Its total population is around 675,000, while its urban city population is nearly 650,000 .-Location:... (: Jiǔlóngpō Qū) |
1,084,400 | 432 | 2,510 |
| Nan'an District Nan'an District Nan'an District , is one of the six central districts of Chongqing municipality. It expands an area of 265 square kilometers with 44 square km covered with forests and woods. It has an estimated population of 600,000 as of the year 2006.-Geography:... (: Nán'àn Qū) |
759,600 | 274 | 2,772 |
| Central Chongqing | 4,513,100 | 1435 | 3,145 |
The Suburbs
The following areas are the near suburbs:
| District | Population (2010 census) | Area (km²) | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banan District (: Bānán Qū) | 918,700 | 1,825 | 503 |
| Beibei District Beibei District Beibei District is a district in the Chongqing municipality, People's Republic of China. A satellite town in the north of central Chongqing, Beibei got its name because of the huge rock that extends to the middle of Jialing River, and is known for its historical culture in the period of the... (: Běibèi Qū) |
680,400 | 755 | 901 |
| Yubei District Yubei District Yubei District , literally means the north of Yu , is a district of Chongqing municipality. Lianglu, which is a town administered by Yubei District, is where the Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport is located.... (: Yúběi Qū) |
1,345,400 | 1,452 | 927 |
| Bishan County Bishan County Bishan County is one of the counties in the west of Chongqing, China, with a history of over 2000 years. Bishan is 23 km away from Chenjiaping of Chongqing city.-Administration:... (: Bìshān Xiàn) |
586,000 | 912 | 642 |
| The Suburbs | 3,530,500 | 4,944 | 714 |
Rural Chongqing
| District | Population (2010 census) | Area (km²) | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Changshou District Changshou District Changshou is one of districts in Chongqing, China, located by Yangtze river, with a history spanning several thousands years. Changshou is 80 km away from Yuzhong of Chongqing city.-Administration:... (: Chángshòu Qū) |
770,000 | 1,415 | 544 |
| Dazu District (: Dàzú Qū) | 721,300 | 1,433 | 503 |
| Hechuan District (: Héchuān Qū) | 1,293,000 | 2,356 | 549 |
| Jiangjin District Jiangjin District Jiangjin is one of districts of Southwest Chongqing, China, located by the upper reaches of Yangtze River, with a history of 1500 years. The district covers 3200 square kilometres with a population of 1,460,000... (: Jiāngjīn Qū) |
1,233,100 | 3,200 | 385 |
| Qijiang District (: Qíjiāng Qū) | 1,026,800 | 2,748 | 374 |
| Yongchuan District Yongchuan District Yongchuan is a district of Chongqing, China, located by the north side of upper reach of Yangtze river,with a history of 1200 years. Yongchuan is 63 km away from Yuzhong of Chongqing city and 276 km from Chengdu.-Administration:... (: Yǒngchuān Qū) |
1,024,700 | 1,576 | 650 |
| Rongchang County Rongchang County Rongchang County is a county of Chongqing Municipality, China.The county, with a population of 800,000, is located in the west of Chongqing .-External links:*... (: Róngchāng Xiàn) |
661,300 | 1,079 | 613 |
| Tongliang County Tongliang County Tongliang County is a county of Chongqing Municipality in China.-External links:*... (: Tóngliáng Xiàn) |
600,100 | 1,342 | 447 |
| Tongnan County Tongnan County Tongnan County is a county of Chongqing Municipality in China.... (: Tóngnán Xiàn) |
640,000 | 1,585 | 404 |
| Rural Chongqing | 8,000,300 | 16,734 | 478 |
Fuling
Formerly Fuling City:
| District | Population (2010 census) | Area (km²) | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuling District Fuling District Fuling District is a district in the middle of Chongqing Municipality, People's Republic of China. Its name means "Fu Cemetery" because some rulers of the State of Ba were originally buried there.... (: Fúlíng Qū) |
1,066,700 | 2,946 | 362 |
| Nanchuan District Nanchuan District Nanchuan District is a district of Chongqing municipality.... (: Nánchuān Qū) |
534,300 | 2,602 | 205 |
| Dianjiang County Dianjiang County Dianjiang County is a county of Chongqing Municipality in China.... (: Diànjiāng Xiàn) |
704,500 | 1,518 | 464 |
| Fengdu County (: Fēngdū Xiàn) | 649,200 | 2,896 | 224 |
| Wulong County Wulong County Wulong County is a county of Chongqing Municipality in China. It is the location of Wulong Karst which is part of the South China Karst UNESCO World Heritage Site.... (: Wǔlóng Xiàn) |
351,000 | 2,872 | 122 |
| Fuling | 3,305,700 | 12,834 | 258 |
Wanzhou
Formerly Wanzhou City:
| District | Population (2010 census) | Area (km²) | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wanzhou District Wanzhou District Wanzhou District , formerly Wanxian or Wan County is a district of Chongqing Municipality of the People's Republic of China. The urban area of Wanzhou, located in the northern part of the district and on the upper reaches of the Three Gorges on the Yangtze River, is 228 km away from downtown... (: Wànzhōu Qū) |
1,563,100 | 3,457 | 452 |
| Chengkou County Chengkou County Chengkou County is a county in Chongqing municipality, China.-Administrative divisions:Chengkou County has 7 towns and 17 townships:* Towns : Gecheng , Xincheng , Xiuqi , Gaoguan , Miaoba , Bashan , Pingba , Mingtong .... (: Chéngkǒu Xiàn) |
193,000 | 3,286 | 59 |
| Fengjie County (: Fèngjié Xiàn) | 834,300 | 4,087 | 204 |
| Kai County Kai County Kai County is a county of Chongqing Municipality in China.-External links:*... (: Kāi Xiàn) |
1,160,300 | 3,959 | 293 |
| Liangping County Liangping County Liangping County , formerly Liangshan County , is a county in the north of Chongqing Municipality, People's Republic of China.-Climate:... (: Liángpíng Xiàn) |
687,500 | 1,890 | 364 |
| Wushan County (: Wūshān Xiàn) | 495,100 | 2,958 | 167 |
| Wuxi County Wuxi County Wuxi County is a county of Chongqing Municipality in China. The population of Wuxi is 514,200,it covers 4030 square kilometers, its GDP per capita is $3500 in year 2010 and urban population is 43,000 according to 2010 census.... (: Wūxī Xiàn) |
414,100 | 4,030 | 103 |
| Yunyang County Yunyang County Yunyang County is a county of Chongqing Municipality in China. It is a poor and mountainous region. There is little sign of the coal mining which makes its neighbor Fengjie County to the east relatively prosperous. The main crops are corn and rapeseed... (: Yúnyáng Xiàn) |
912,900 | 3,634 | 251 |
| Zhong County Zhong County Zhong County , formerly named Linjiang is a county of Chongqing Municipality in China.The Shibaozhai Temple, which is endangered by the rising waters caused by the Three Gorges Dam, is located there.-External links:*... (: Zhōng Xiàn) |
751,400 | 2,184 | 344 |
| Wanzhou | 7,011,700 | 29,485 | 238 |
Qianjiang
Formerly Qianjiang Prefecture:
| District | Population (2010 census) | Area (km²) | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qianjiang District Qianjiang District Qianjiang District is a district in the southeastern part of Chongqing Municipality of the People's Republic of China. The Miao and Tujia constitute 50.03% of the Qianjiang population, the other half being mostly Han... (: Qiánjiāng Qū) |
445,000 | 2,397 | 186 |
| Pengshui (Miao and Tujia) Autonomous County (: Péngshuǐ Miáozú Tǔjiāzú Zìzhìxiàn) |
545,100 | 3,903 | 140 |
| Shizhu (Tujia) Autonomous County Shizhu Tujia Autonomous County Shizhu Tujia Autonomous County, or Shizhu County for short is located in southeastern Chongqing, China... (: Shízhù Tǔjiāzú Zìzhìxiàn) |
415,100 | 3,013 | 138 |
| Xiushan (Miao and Tujia) Autonomous County (: Xiùshān Tǔjiāzú Miáozú Zìzhìxiàn) |
501,600 | 2,450 | 205 |
| Youyang (Miao and Tujia) Autonomous County Youyang Tujia and Miao Autonomous County Youyang Tujia and Miao Autonomous County, or Youyang County for short is located in southeastern Chongqing Municipality, China.* Area: 5,173 km²* Population: 760,000... (: Yǒuyáng Tǔjiāzú Miáozú Zìzhìxiàn) |
578,100 | 5,173 | 112 |
| Qianjiang | 2,484,900 | 16,936 | 147 |