How many towns are there in Guangzhou?

How many towns are there in Guangzhou? List of the latest administrative division data

Recently, the discussion on the administrative division of Chinese cities has become one of the hot topics on the Internet. As a first-tier city, Guangzhou’s administrative divisions have attracted much attention. This article will give you a detailed introduction to the current status of town-level administrative divisions in Guangzhou, and attach the latest statistics.

1. Overview of the administrative divisions of Guangzhou City

Guangzhou is the capital of Guangdong Province and the national central city. As of the latest data in 2023, Guangzhou has 11 municipal districts, including Yuexiu District, Liwan District, Haizhu District, Tianhe District, Baiyun District, Huangpu District, Panyu District, Huadu District, Nansha District, Conghua District and Zengcheng District.

2. Guangzhou town-level administrative division statistics

According to the statistics in the table above, Guangzhou currently has a total of35 towns, mainly distributed in Baiyun District, Panyu District, Huadu District, Nansha District, Conghua District and Zengcheng District. Among them:

1. Zengcheng District has the largest number of towns, reaching 7;

2. Panyu District, Huadu District and Nansha District each have 6 towns;

3. There are 5 towns in Conghua District;

4. There are 4 towns in Baiyun District;

5. Huangpu District has only one town;

6. Yuexiu District, Liwan District, Haizhu District and Tianhe District are purely urban districts and do not have towns.

3. Population and economic overview of towns in Guangzhou

The town-level administrative divisions of Guangzhou City carry important economic development functions. The following is the basic situation of some key towns:

4. Changes in Guangzhou’s town-level administrative divisions

In recent years, with the acceleration of urbanization in Guangzhou, some towns have been converted into streets. For example:

1. In 2019, Dongyong Town, Dagang Town and Lanhe Town in Panyu District were placed under Nansha District;

2. In 2021, parts of Taihe Town and Renhe Town in Baiyun District will be converted into streets;

3. Parts of Xintang Town in Zengcheng District have been included in the Guangzhou Eastern Hub Plan.

This change reflects the trend of urban expansion and industrial upgrading in Guangzhou, and more towns may be converted into streets in the future.

5. Inventory of characteristics of various towns in Guangzhou

The towns in Guangzhou not only undertake administrative functions, but also have their own characteristics:

1.Xintang Town: A nationally renowned denim clothing production base;

2.Shiling Town: China’s capital of leather goods, with annual luggage production accounting for one-third of the country’s total;

3.Nansha Street Town: An important node in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and the location of the Pilot Free Trade Zone;

4.hot spring town: Famous hot spring tourist resort in Conghua District;

5.Kowloon Town: The only preserved town and ecological reserve in Huangpu District.

Conclusion

As a megacity, Guangzhou has 35 towns distributed in 6 municipal districts, which undertake important functions such as industrial development and ecological protection. With the development of cities, town-level administrative divisions are constantly being adjusted and optimized. Understanding these basic data will help us better grasp the context of Guangzhou's urban development.