How many towns are there in Tongcheng and what are their names?

As of the end of 2018, Tongcheng has jurisdiction over 12 towns, 3 streets, and 2 development zones, namely:

1. 12 towns:

Kongcheng Town, Luting Town, Fanggang Town, Xindu Town, Shuanggang Town, Daguan Town, Qingcao Town, Jinshen Town, Xizihu Town, Tangwan Town, Huangjia Town, and Sturgeon Town;

2. 3 streets:

Longteng Street, Wenchang Street, Longmian Street;

3. 2 development zones:

Tongcheng Economic Development Zone, Tongcheng Shuangxin Economic Development Zone.

In 1986, Tongcheng County had 8 districts (Fangang District, Qingcao District, Shuanggang District, Jinshen District, Daguan District, Kongcheng District, Shihe District, Huangjia District) and 3 towns (Chengguan Town). , Kongcheng Town, Qingcao Town), 53 Townships, 1 Management Area (Sturgeon). There are 11 residents' committees and 468 administrative villages, implementing the town-administered village system. In August 1988, the original Anqing area and Anqing City merged to form a new Anqing City, and Tongcheng County was affiliated to Anqing City.

On August 20, 1996, with the approval of the State Council, Tongcheng County was abolished and Tongcheng City was established, with the area under its jurisdiction remaining unchanged. On May 13, 2004, with the approval of the State Council, Luoling Town was transferred from Tongcheng City to Yixiu District of Anqing City. In September 2006, the administrative divisions of townships were adjusted to 12 towns and 2 streets.

Extended information:

Tongcheng was called "Tong Country" in ancient times because the land was suitable for growing tung trees. In the second year of Tang Zhide (757), it was officially named "Tongcheng" and has a history of more than 1,200 years. Tongcheng has a fine tradition of advocating literature and education, and enjoys the reputation of "Literature Capital". The "Tongcheng School" has been an alliance with the literary world of the Qing Dynasty for more than 200 years, with more than 1,200 writers affiliated with it. It has reached a peak in the history of Chinese culture. The culture of the "Tongcheng School" and the culture of gentlemen will last forever.

Tongcheng has produced nearly 3,000 doctors and nearly 20 academicians of the two academies.

"Tongcheng Song" was selected as a national intangible cultural heritage, and Tongcheng Confucian Temple and Wenhe Garden were selected as national key cultural relics protection units

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