How many counties are there in Liaoning?

How many counties are there in Liaoning?

As an important province in Northeast China, Liaoning Province's administrative divisions have always attracted much attention. In recent years, with the development of regional economy and the acceleration of urbanization process, the county-level administrative divisions of Liaoning Province have also undergone some changes. This article will introduce you to the county-level administrative divisions of Liaoning Province in detail, and attach structured data for easy reference.

1. Overview of county-level administrative divisions in Liaoning Province

As of 2023, Liaoning Province governs a total of 14 prefecture-level cities, including 100 county-level administrative districts. These county-level administrative regions are specifically divided into the following categories:

It can be seen from the data that the county-level administrative districts in Liaoning Province are dominated by municipal districts, accounting for nearly 60% of the total. The number of county-level cities and counties is relatively small, and autonomous counties are mainly concentrated in areas inhabited by ethnic minorities.

2. Distribution of counties and districts in Liaoning Province

The counties and districts in Liaoning Province are relatively evenly distributed, and the number of county-level administrative districts under the jurisdiction of various prefecture-level cities varies. The following is the statistics on the number of county-level administrative districts under the jurisdiction of 14 prefecture-level cities in Liaoning Province:

3. Current status of county economic development in Liaoning Province

In recent years, the economic development of counties in Liaoning Province has shown the following characteristics:

1. The industrial structure continues to be optimized, and the proportion of the secondary and tertiary industries continues to increase;

2. Specialty industries are developing rapidly, such as agricultural product processing, equipment manufacturing, etc.;

3. Infrastructure construction is accelerating and transportation networks are increasingly improving;

4. The level of urbanization has steadily improved, and the gap between urban and rural areas has gradually narrowed.

According to the latest statistics, the total county economy in Liaoning Province accounts for about 30% of the province's GDP, becoming an important force in promoting the province's economic development.

4. Administrative division adjustment trends in Liaoning Province

With the advancement of the national new urbanization strategy, the county-level administrative divisions of Liaoning Province are also constantly adjusted and optimized. Key trends include:

1. Some economically strong counties have removed counties and established cities. For example, Donggang City and Fengcheng City were approved for establishment in 2019;

2. The scope of municipal districts has been expanded, and some suburban counties have been converted into municipal districts;

3. Merge and reorganize towns and villages, and optimize the establishment of grassroots administrative divisions;

4. The administrative divisions of ethnic autonomous areas remain relatively stable.

In the future, the county-level administrative divisions of Liaoning Province will continue to adapt to the needs of economic and social development and make scientific and reasonable adjustments.

5. Introduction to the characteristics of each county in Liaoning Province

Each county and district in Liaoning Province has its own characteristics. The following is a brief introduction to the characteristics of some counties and districts:

Through the above data and introduction, I believe you have a more comprehensive understanding of the county-level administrative divisions of Liaoning Province. Each county and district in Liaoning Province has its own characteristics, which together form a rich picture of this old industrial base in Northeast China.