How many counties are there in Shaoyang, Hunan?

As of 2019, there are 7 counties in Shaoyang, Hunan, namely: Shaodong County, Xinshao County, Shaoyang County, Longhui County, Dongkou County, Suining County, and Xinning County.

Shaoyang, historically known as "Baoqing", belongs to Hunan Province. It is located in the southwest of central Hunan and the upper reaches of the Zijiang River. It is adjacent to Hengyang City to the east, Lingling District and Guilin District of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region to the south. , it borders Huaihua area to the west and Loudi area to the north; it is between 25°58'~27°40' north latitude and 109°49'~112°57' east longitude, with a total area of ??20,876 square kilometers.

Shaoyang City governs 3 municipal districts, 7 counties, 1 autonomous county, and manages 1 county-level city.

1. As of 2019, Shaodong County governs 18 towns, 4 townships, 3 sub-district offices, 1 forest farm, 521 village committees, and 58 residents' committees (communities). The total land area is 1,768 square kilometers, and the cultivated land area is 894,900 acres, including 623,900 acres of paddy fields and 271,000 acres of dry soil.

2. As of 2019, Xinshao County has 13 towns and 2 townships. In 2016, Xinshao County carried out village merging work, and the county was adjusted from 651 administrative villages and 28 communities to 378 villages and 34 communities, with 138 villages (communities) in urban areas. The total area is 1,763 square kilometers, including 28.18 thousand hectares of cultivated land.

3. As of 2019, Shaoyang County governs 12 towns, 8 townships, and 3 agricultural and forestry farms. The area is 2001.01 square kilometers and the cultivated land area is 62133.64 hectares.

4. As of 2019, Longhui County governs 19 organized towns, 5 townships (including 2 ethnic minority townships), 514 administrative villages, 41 neighborhood committees, and 15 community neighborhood committees. The total land area is 2867.67 square kilometers and the cultivated area is 43.9 thousand hectares.

5. As of 2019, Dongkou County has jurisdiction over 21 townships (including 3 Yao ethnic townships), three sub-district offices, 334 administrative villages, 28 community neighborhood committees, and 7,078 villages (residents). group.

6. As of 2019, Xinning County governs 18 towns and villages, inhabited by 14 ethnic groups including Han, Yao, Miao, Zhuang, Dong, and Hui. ?The straight line distance from east to west of the county is 84.3 kilometers, and the straight line distance from north to south is 73.8 kilometers. The total area is 2812 square kilometers.

7. As of 2019, Suining County governs 9 townships and 8 towns (including 8 ethnic minority townships). The total land area is 2,927 square kilometers, and the cultivated land area is 29.06 thousand hectares (including 27.16 thousand hectares of paddy fields).

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The history of organic divisions in Shaoyang City

After the founding of the People's Republic of China, the Shaoyang District Inspectorate of Hunan Province was established in October 1949 Commissioner's Office; Shaoyang City was established at the same time, under the jurisdiction of Shaoyang County. In November, the Shaoyang District Inspectorate's Office was renamed the Administrative Commissioner's Office.

In July 1950, Shaoyang City was upgraded to a county-level city.

In November 1952, the establishment of the Yiyang Prefecture was cancelled, and the three counties of Xiangxiang, Shuangfeng, and Lianyuan were placed under the Shaoyang Prefecture (in August 1951, according to the notification of the Hunan Provincial Government, Xiangxiang County was assigned Districts 3, 6 and 7 were officially established as Shuangfeng County, with Wulipai, Yongfeng Town as the county seat.

In April 1955, the Shaoyang District Administrative Commissioner’s Office was renamed Shaoyang Commissioner’s Office.

In 1956, Chengbu County was restructured into Chengbu Miao Autonomous County (located in Rulin Town). Shaoyang District has jurisdiction over 11 counties and 1 autonomous county.

In 1958, Shaoyang City was placed under the leadership of the Shaoyang Special Administrative Region, and Suining County (in Changpu Town), which was originally part of the Qianyang Prefecture, was placed under the Shaoyang Prefecture, with jurisdiction over 1 city, 12 counties, and 1 autonomous county.

In 1961, Lengjiang City was established from Xinhua County, and Loudi City was established from Lianyuan County, both under the leadership of Shaoyang Special Administration.

In 1962, Lengjiang and Loudi cities were abolished and Lengjiang City was merged into Xinhua County; Loudi City was merged into Lianyuan County.

In 1965, Xiangxiang County was placed under the Xiangtan Prefecture.

In 1969, Lengshuijiang City was renamed from Lengshuijiang Town, under the leadership of Shaoyang Special Administrative Office.

In 1970, the Shaoyang Special Area was renamed Shaoyang Area. The area is located in Shaoyang City and governs the two cities of Shaoyang and Lengshuijiang, as well as Shaoyang (Zhutang Dukou Town), Xinshao (Zhu Niangxi Town), and Lianyuan (Zhu Lantian). Town), Shuangfeng (in Yongfeng Town), Shaodong (in Liangshi Town),

Xinning (in Jinshi Town), Wugang, Suining (in Changpu Town), Dongkou, Long Hui (in Taohong Town), Xinhua and other 11 counties and Chengbu Miao Autonomous County (in Rulin Town).

In 1977, Shaoyang City was transferred to the direct jurisdiction of the province. In September 1977, with the approval of the State Council, the Shaoyang area was divided into two regions: Lianyuan and Shaoyang.[5]? Lengshuijiang City and the five counties of Xinhua, Xinshao, Shaodong, Shuangfeng, and Lianyuan were assigned to the Lianyuan region (in December 1982, the Lianyuan region was renamed the Loudi region). The Shaoyang region has jurisdiction over 6 counties and 1 autonomous county.

On February 20, 1980, the State Council approved the transfer of Shaoyang City, which was under the jurisdiction of Shaoyang District, to be under the direct jurisdiction of the province.

On February 8, 1983, the State Council approved the abolition of Shaoyang area, and the six counties of Shaoyang, Longhui, Dongkou, Wugang, Xinning, Suining and Mabu Miao Autonomous County were placed under Shaoyang City;< /p>

On July 13, 1983, the State Council approved the establishment of the Shaoyang Prefecture, which governs the six counties of Shaoyang City, namely Shaoyang, Longhui, Dongkou, Wugang, Xinning, Suining and Mabu Miao Autonomous County, and is located in Shaoyang City.

In July 1983, Hunan Province adjusted its administrative divisions and assigned Shaodong and Xinshao counties in the Loudi area to the jurisdiction of Shaoyang City.

On January 27, 1986, the State Council approved (Guohan [1996] No. 18): the Shaoyang area was abolished and the six counties of Shaoyang, Longhui, Dongkou, Wugang, Suining, Xinning and Ma The seven counties in Bu Miao Autonomous County are placed under the jurisdiction of Shaoyang City.

On February 12, 1987, the State Council approved (Guohan [1987] No. 27): the abolition of Qiaotou District in Shaoyang City.

On February 18, 1994, the State Council approved the abolition of Wugang County and the establishment of Wugang City.

On August 29, 1997, the State Council approved (Guohan [1997] No. 83): 1. It was agreed to transfer Chenjiaqiao Township in Xinshao County to the urban area of ??Shaoyang City. 2. Agree to cancel the East District, West District and Suburban District of Shaoyang City, and adjust and establish Shuangqing District, Daxiang District and Beita District of Shaoyang City.

Shuangqing District: It governs the six streets of Longxutang, Bus Station, Xiaojianghu, Railway Station, Qiaotou, and Dongfeng Road in the former East District, as well as the railway station, Gaochongshan, Chengdong, Shiqiao, and the former suburbs. There are 6 townships in Yunshui and Jilong. The District People's Government is stationed at Jianshe Road.

Daxiang District: It governs the six streets of Chengbei Road, Hongqi Road, Zhongcheng Road, Chengxi, Chengnan, and Baiyuanchun in the original West District, and Chengnan, Yuxi, Mianpu, Tanjiang, and Caiyu in the original suburbs. There are 6 townships in E and Banqiao. The District People's Government is located on Xihu Road.

Beita District: It governs Jiangbei Street in the former East District, Cha Yuantou, Jiangbei, Tianjiang in the original suburbs, and Chenjiaqiao Township, which was added from Xinshao County. The District People's Government is located in Zizhou, Jiangbei Avenue.

Shaoyang Municipal People’s Government—Administrative Division