Introduction to Jiangsu Province
Jiangsu Province is referred to as Su, the capital of the province, Nanjing (the provincial government is located in Gulou District, Nanjing). The permanent population of the province is 84.748 million (data from the Seventh National Population Census in 2020), with an area of about 100,000 square kilometers ([Administrative Division Manual of the People's Republic of China.] (2012] Data). In 2021, the province has jurisdiction over 13 prefecture-level cities, 55 municipal districts, 21 county-level cities, and 19 counties (a total of 95 county-level administrative districts).
Four cities in the south-central part of Jiangsu Province: Nanjing, Yangzhou, Taizhou and Zhenjiang
Nanjing City
In the territory of present-day Nanjing, there were many primitive settlements 5000 to 6000 years ago. In 333 BC, after Xiong Shang, the king of Chuwei, defeated the Yue army, he set up Jinlingyi at Shishan Mountain, which was the earliest administrative construction in Nanjing. In 210 BC, Qin Shi Huang toured the east, passing through Jinling, changing Jinlingyi to Moling County, and adding Jiangcheng County. In 211, Emperor Xian of Han moved from Jingkou (present-day Zhenjiang) to Zhiling, and the following year changed the Moling to Jianye. The Jin Dynasty was rebuilt into Moling, Jianye, and Jiankang, all of which were located in the Southern Dynasty. The Sui and Tang Dynasties demoted Jiankang County to a prefecture and then to a county, with frequent rises and downs and a variety of names.
From 917 to the end of the Qing Dynasty, it was always the county of Jiangning and Shangyuan. In 1368, parts of Jiangning and Shangyuan counties were built and the capital city was built, called Nanjing. In 1912, it was called Nanjing Prefecture, and in 1927 it was set up as a special city of Nanjing. In 1930, it took the meaning of the southern capital and changed its name to Nanjing.
In April 1949, Nanjing was liberated. In May, the Nanjing Municipal People's Government was established as a municipality directly under the central government. There are 13 districts. In August, the suburbs of Nanjing were added. In October, Dahuangzhou and Xiaohuangzhou in Nanjing were transferred to the jurisdiction of Anhui Province and County. In December, Jurong and Jiangning Counties in the southern Jiangsu Administrative Region, Dangtu County in southern Anhui, Liuhe County in northern Jiangsu, and Jiangpu and He counties in northern Anhui were assigned to the leadership of Nanjing. After the establishment of the East China Military and Political Committee in 1950, Nanjing was led by the East China Military and Political Committee.
In January 1953, the People's Government of Jiangsu Province was formally established. Nanjing was changed to a municipality directly under the central government of Jiangsu Province, and became the capital of Jiangsu Province. After 1958, Nanjing added 5 counties, which were successively merged or reorganized into municipal districts. By the end of 2020, Nanjing has a total of 11 municipal districts.
In 1995, Nanjing was clearly designated as a sub-provincial city, and the municipal district was at the deputy department level.
Xuanwu District: In 1933, it was the first district of Nanjing, and in 1955, it was renamed Xuanwu District, named after the proximity of Xuanwu Lake. In 1960, it was changed to Xuanwu District People's Commune, in 1963 it was reverted to Xuanwu District, in 1967 it was renamed Yaowu District, and in 1973 it was renamed Xuanwu District.
Qinhuai District: In 1933, it was the third district of Nanjing. In 1955, it was renamed Qinhuai District, named after the Qinhuai River. In 1966, it was changed to Zunyi District, and in 1973 it was renamed Qinhuai District. In 2013, Baixia District of Nanjing was merged into Qinhuai District.
Jianye District: Originally a sandbar in the Yangtze River, that is, the "White Heron Island" in Li Bai's poems, it gradually became a land in the Ming Dynasty. In 1933, it became the fifth district of Nanjing. In June 1950, it was changed to the fourth district. In 1955, the District was rebuilt and named after the ancient name of Nanjing, Jianye. In 1967, it was renamed Hongwei District, and in 1973 it was renamed Jianye District.
Gulou District: In 1933, it was the sixth district of Nanjing, and in 1950, the new fifth district was established. In 1955, it was renamed Gulou District. It is named after the famous "Drum Tower" built in the Ming Dynasty. In 1960, it was called Gulou People's Commune. Later, it was renamed Gulou District. In 2013, Shimonoseki District was merged into Gulou District.
Qixia District: In 1953, it was the ninth district of Nanjing, in 1955 it was called Qixia District, in 1958 it was established as a suburb of Nanjing, in 1963 it was divided into three suburbs of Yanziji, Qixia and Sun Yat-sen Cemetery, and in 1965 the three suburbs were merged into Qixia District. In 1970, Zhongshan District was added to Nanjing, and in 1975, Zhongshan District was merged into Qixia District.
Yuhuatai District: Formerly belonged to Jiangning County. In 1949, it became the 11th and 12th districts of Nanjing. In 1955, Nanjing Yuhuatai District was established.
Pukou District: Ming 1376, Jiangpu County. In 1645, the district was divided into Jiangpu and Liuhe counties.
In 1958, Jiangpu County was assigned to Nanjing City, and in 1962, it was assigned to Yangzhou Special District. In 1971, Jiangpu County was again assigned to Nanjing. In 2002, Jiangpu County was abolished and merged into Pukou District, Nanjing.
In 1949, it belonged to Chuzhou Special District of Anhui Northern Anhui Administrative Region, in 1953 it was assigned to Yangzhou Special District of Jiangsu Province, and in 1958 it belonged to Nanjing City. In 1962, it belonged to Yangzhou Special District, and in 1966, it belonged to Liuhe Special District. In 1971, it was restored to Nanjing.
Liuhe District: In 1958, Liuhe County was assigned to Nanjing City; in 1962, Liuhe County was assigned to Yangzhou Special District. In 1975, Liuhe County was reassigned to Nanjing. In 2002, Dachang District was merged into Liuhe District.
In 1949, it belonged to Yangzhou Special District, and in 1958, it belonged to Nanjing City. In 1962, it belonged to Yangzhou Special District, and in 1966, it belonged to Liuhe Special District. In 1971, it belonged to Yangzhou District, and in 1975 it was restored to Nanjing City.
Jiangning District: In 1958, Jiangning County, a part of Changzhou Prefecture, was assigned to Nanjing City; in 1962, Jiangning County was assigned to Zhenjiang Prefecture. In 1971, Jiangning County in Zhenjiang District was again assigned to Nanjing. In 2000, Jiangning County was reorganized into Jiangning District of Nanjing.
In 1949, it belonged to Zhenjiang Special District of Southern Jiangsu Administrative Region (1953 belonged to Zhenjiang Special District of Jiangsu Province), and in 1958 it belonged to Nanjing City. In 1962, it belonged to Zhenjiang Prefecture, and in 1966 it belonged to Liuhe Prefecture. In 1971, it was restored to Nanjing.
Lishui District: In 591, the western border of Liyang County and the eastern border of Danyang's hometown were established in Lishui County, named after Lishui. Yuansheng Lishui Prefecture, also known as Sezhou, was renamed Lishui County in the Ming Dynasty. In 1983, it was assigned to Nanjing. In 2013, Lishui County was reorganized into Nanjing Lishui District.
In 1949, it belonged to Zhenjiang Special District of Southern Jiangsu Administrative Region (in 1953 it belonged to Zhenjiang Special District of Jiangsu Province, which was renamed as a district in 1970), and in 1983 it belonged to Nanjing City.
Gaochun District: In 541 BC, the State of Wu built a fortress as Sezuyi. During the Eastern Han Dynasty, Liyang County was governed by Gucheng (固城; present-day Gucheng). During the Sui Dynasty, Liyang was used to analyze Lishui County. In 1491, the seven townships in the southwest of Lishui County were established in Gaochun County, named after the county-ruled town of Gaochun. In 1983, it was assigned to Nanjing. In 2013, Gaochun County was renamed Gaochun District of Nanjing. After 1949, the subordination was the same as that of Lishui District.
Yangzhou City
One part of the ancient Yue is called Yang Yue. During the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, it was the land of hanguo, called Han. During the Qin and Han dynasties, it was called Guangling and Jiangdu. During the Northern Zhou Dynasty, Wu Prefecture was placed. The Sui Dynasty began to be called Yangzhou in 589. In 1911, Jiangdu County was established, first belonging to Huaiyang Province, and then directly under Jiangsu Province.
In 1949, the Northern Jiangsu Administrative Region established the Yangzhou Administrative Subdistrict, with a sub-district office in Yangzhou City, which has jurisdiction over Yangzhou City and Baoying City and 1 city and 7 counties. In February 1950, Yangzhou Subdistrict was merged into Taizhou Subdistrict, with jurisdiction over 2 cities and 9 counties.
In January 1953, the People's Government of Jiangsu Province was established and Set up Yangzhou Special District. Yangzhou City, which was originally directly administered by the Northern Jiangsu People's Administrative Office, and Jiangpu County, which was formerly part of the Chu County Special District in Northern Anhui Province, were assigned to the Yangzhou Special District. Taizhou Prefecture divided 4 counties into Nantong Prefecture and Yancheng Prefecture and merged with Yangzhou Prefecture. Yangzhou Special District has jurisdiction over 2 cities and 10 counties, including Yangzhou City, Taizhou City and Taixing City, and the special office is located in Yangzhou City.
In 1970, Yangzhou Special District was renamed Yangzhou District, and the special office was located in Yangzhou City, with jurisdiction over 2 cities of Yangzhou, Taizhou and 8 counties including Baoying.
In 1949, Yangzhou City was established in The county seat of Jianjiangdu, which belongs to the administrative region of northern Jiangsu. In 1950, Yangzhou City came under the direct administration of the People's Administrative Office of Northern Jiangsu. In 1954, Yangzhou was changed to a provincial municipality. In 1958, Yangzhou City was assigned to the leadership of the Yangzhou Special Bureau, and Yangzhou City was a county-level city.
In 1983, the Yangzhou area implemented the system of municipal management and county, abolished yangzhou area and county-level Yangzhou city, and established yangzhou city at the prefecture level. The original Yangzhou area belongs to 1 city and 9 counties, including Taizhou City and Jiangdu, which belong to Yangzhou City, which are under the jurisdiction and jurisdiction of Yangzhou City at the prefecture level. Yangzhou has jurisdiction over 1 city, 9 counties and 2 districts. By the end of 2020, Yangzhou has jurisdiction over 3 districts and 1 county, and 2 county-level cities.
Guangling District: In 1949, the county-level city of Yangzhou was established in The county seat of Jianjiangdu. In 1983, the county-level city of Yangzhou was abolished and the prefecture-level City of Yangzhou was reorganized into Guangling District and suburbs. In 1949, it belonged to Yangzhou Subdistrict of Northern Jiangsu Administrative Region, in 1953 it belonged to Yangzhou Special District of Jiangsu Province (renamed Yangzhou District in 1970), and in 1983 it belonged to Yangzhou City at the prefecture level.
Attached, yangzhou suburbs: In 1983, the county-level city of Yangzhou was reorganized into the prefecture-level Yangzhou City Guangling District and suburbs. In 2000, the suburbs of Yangzhou were renamed Weiyang District. In 2011, Weiyang District of Yangzhou City was abolished, and its jurisdiction was merged into Hanjiang District.
Jiangdu District: Ancient Yangzhou, 1911 set in Jiangdu County. In 1994, Jiangdu County was abolished and replaced by a county-level Jiangdu City. In 2011, Jiangdu City was abolished and Yangzhou Jiangdu District was established. After 1949, the subordinate was the same as that of Guangling District.
Hanjiang District: In 1956, Hanjiang County was established in parts of Jianjiangdu County. In 1958, Hanjiang County was merged into Yangzhou City. In 1962, Yangzhou City was formerly under the jurisdiction of Hanjiang County, and Hanjiang County was re-established. In 2000, Hanjiang County was abolished and Hanjiang District of Yangzhou City was established. After 1949, the subordinate was the same as that of Guangling District.
Baoying County: Qinzhi Dongyang County. Han is the three counties of Dongyang, Ping'an and Sheyang. Sui Dynasty initially settled in Anyi County. On May 14, 762, because of the true sacrifice of treasure, Emperor Suzong decreed that the third year of the first century was changed to the first year of Baoying, and Anyi County was renamed Baoying County. During the Southern Song Dynasty, it was successively promoted to Baoying Prefecture and Baoying Army, with jurisdiction over Baoying, Yancheng, Shanyang, Huaiyin and other counties.
Ming was subordinate to Gaoyou Prefecture and belonged to Yangzhou Prefecture. After 1949, the subordinate was the same as that of Guangling District.
Yizheng City: Western Zhou was the fiefdom of a prince named "Ant". The spring and autumn name is "Xupu". In the fifth generation, it was renamed "Yingluan". The Northern Song Dynasty gave the name Yizhen and later rose to Zhenzhou. Tang set up Yangzi County. Song and Yuan were Zhenzhou. Ming reform Yizhen County. At the beginning of the Qing Dynasty, in order to avoid the name of Yin zhen, it was renamed Yizheng County. At the end of the Qing Dynasty, to avoid Puyi's secrets, it was renamed Yangzi County, which was named after the "Yang Womb" built by the Sui Emperor to open a canal in the territory. After the success of the Xinhai Revolution in 1911, it was renamed Yizheng County. In 1986, Yizheng County was reorganized into a county-level Yizheng City. After 1949, the subordinate was the same as that of Guangling District.
Gaoyou City: In 223 BC, when the King of Qin built a high platform and set up a post pavilion, it was called Gaoyou, also known as Qinyou and Lucheng. Later generations also known as Gaosha, Zhuhu and so on. In 118 BC, the Western Han Dynasty established Gaoyou County, which belonged to the Guangling State. During the Southern and Northern Dynasties, Guangye and Shennong Counties were set up, and three counties were Set up, namely Linze, Sangui and Zhutang. In the early Sui Dynasty, the three counties were merged into Gaoyou County. During the Song and Yuan dynasties, because of the establishment of Gaoyou County, Chengzhou, Gaoyou Road, and Gaoyou Province, it had jurisdiction over the three counties of Gaoyou, Xinghua and Baoying. In the Ming Dynasty, Gaoyou County was placed in Gaoyou Prefecture, with jurisdiction over Xinghua and Baoying Counties. In 1912, Gaoyou Prefecture was abolished and Gaoyou County was established. In 1991, Gaoyou County was reorganized into a county-level Gaoyou City. After 1949, the subordinate was the same as that of Guangling District.
Taizhou City
During the Zhou and Qin dynasties, present-day Taizhou was called Haiyang. Before 117 BC, the Western Han Dynasty set up Hailing County, and the Eastern Jin Dynasty set up Hailing County. The Southern Tang Dynasty established Taizhou in 937. The five generations set up Taixing and Xinghua counties. In 1072, Taizhou belonged to Huainan East Road. At the beginning of the Yuan Dynasty, it led to Hailing and Rugao counties, and belonged to Yangzhou Road. At the beginning of the Ming Dynasty, Hailing County in the province entered Taizhou, and Lingrugao County belonged to Yangzhou Prefecture. Mingjingjiang County. In 1725, Rugao entered Tongzhou (present-day Nantong), and Taizhou became a scattered prefecture. In 1912, Taizhou was abolished and Setai County.
In January 1949, Taizhou City was established in the urban area of Jiantai County. The counties and cities belong to the Taizhou Subdistrict of the Northern Jiangsu Administrative Region. The sub-district office is located in Taizhou City, and has jurisdiction over 1 city and 7 counties including Taizhou City and Tai County. In January 1950, the Yangzhou Administrative Division was merged into the Taizhou Administrative Division, renamed Taizhou Special District, and the special office was located in Taizhou City. In 1953, Jiangsu Province was established, and the Taizhou Special District in northern Jiangsu was renamed Yangzhou Special District in Jiangsu Province.
In 1996, the county-level Taizhou City was abolished, the prefecture-level Taizhou City was established, and the four county-level cities of Taixing, Jiangyan, Jingjiang and Xinghua under the custody of Yangzhou City were assigned to Taizhou City for custody. By the end of 2020, Taizhou City has jurisdiction over 3 municipal districts and 3 county-level cities.
Hailing District: In 1949, Taizhou City was established in the urban area of Jietai County, and in 1958, Taizhou City was merged into Tai County. In 1962, Tai County was separated from Taizhou City. In 1996, the county-level city of Taizhou was abolished and the prefecture-level Hailing District of Taizhou City was established. In 1949, it belonged to the administrative division of Taizhou in northern Jiangsu Province, in 1953 it belonged to Yangzhou Special District of Jiangsu Province (renamed Yangzhou District in 1970), in 1983 it belonged to Yangzhou City, and in 1996 it belonged to Taizhou City.
Jiangyan District: In 117 BC, the Western Han Dynasty set up Hailing County, and in 620 the Tang Dynasty changed to Wuling County. The Southern Tang Dynasty was elevated to Taizhou in 937. In the early years of the Republic of China, Taizhou was abolished and Tai County was abolished. In 1994, Tai County was renamed the county-level City of Jiangyan, named after the former county government stationed in Jiangyan Town. In 2012, Jiangyan City was renamed Jiangyan District of Taizhou City. In 1949 and later, it was subordinate to the same as Hailing District.
Gaogang District: In 1997, 7 townships in Hailing District were set aside to establish Gaogang District of Taizhou City.
Jingjiang City: In 1471, Jingjiang County was established in Ming Dynasty, and it was named Jingjiang because of its location as the gateway to the river and the sea, and with many police in the jianghai. In 1993, Jingjiang County was reorganized into a county-level Jingjiang City. In 1949 and later, it was subordinate to the same as Hailing District.
Taixing City: In 937, the Southern Tang Dynasty promoted Hailing County to Taizhou, and the southern part of Hailing County was placed in Taixing County, taking the meaning of Sui Taizhou and rising. In 1122, the Northern Song Dynasty was changed to Yangzhou. It was later alternately subordinated to Yangzhou and Taizhou. In 1992, Taixing County was reorganized into a county-level Taixing City. In 1949 and later, it was subordinate to the same as Hailing District.
Xinghua City: In 920, the fifth generation of Yang Wu, in the northern border of Hailing County, was placed in the far field, and Xinghua County was changed to Xinghua County, which was subordinate to Jiangdu Province. In the Southern Song Dynasty, in 1135, it was changed to Zhaoyang Town of Hailing County, and Xinghua County was re-established in 1149. From the Southern Tang Dynasty to the Ming and Qing dynasties, it successively belonged to Taizhou, Chengzhou, Gaoyou (jun, road, fu, prefecture) and Yangzhou capital. In 1987, Xinghua County was reorganized into a county-level Xinghua City. In 1949, it belonged to the administrative division of Yangzhou in northern Jiangsu, and in 1953 and later, it was subordinate to the same as Hailing District.
Zhenjiang City
Archaeology has found that "Yi" is the earliest place name of Zhenjiang, which was the territory that King Kang of Zhou sealed to Yihou 3,000 years ago. In the Spring and Autumn Period, it was called Zhu Fang, and later used the names of Guyang, Dantu, Jingkou, and Runzhou. In 1113, the Northern Song Dynasty established Zhenjiang Province, which was originally called Zhenjiang. After the Xinhai Revolution in 1911, it was called Dantu County, and in 1928 it was changed to Zhenjiang County. From 1929 to 1949, it was the seat of the Government of Jiangsu Province (during the Fall of Zhenjiang from 1937 to 1945, the provincial government moved to northern Jiangsu).
Zhenjiang was liberated in April 1949. In November 1949, Zhenjiang County was abolished, and Zhenjiang City was established in the urban and suburban areas of the former Zhenjiang County, and Dantu County was established in other areas, all of which belonged to the Zhenjiang Special District of the Southern Jiangsu Administrative Region.
In January 1953, the People's Government of Jiangsu Province was formally established, the Zhenjiang Special District was established, and the Changzhou Special District was abolished, and the three counties of Wujin, Liyang and Jintan, which were originally subordinated to the jurisdiction of the Zhenjiang Special District. Zhenjiang Special District has jurisdiction over Zhenjiang City and Dantu and other 1 city and 10 counties, and the special office is located in Zhenjiang City. In 1954, Zhenjiang Was transformed into a provincial municipality.
In August 1958, Zhenjiang Special District was renamed Changzhou Special District, with jurisdiction over 2 cities and 9 counties, and the special office was moved from Zhenjiang City to Changzhou City; Changzhou and Zhenjiang 2 cities, which were originally directly under the direct administration of the province, were assigned to the leadership of Changzhou Special Bureau. In September 1959, Changzhou Special District was renamed Zhenjiang Special District, and the special office was moved from Changzhou City to Zhenjiang City, with jurisdiction over Zhenjiang, Changzhou 2 cities and 9 counties of Wujin and Yangzhong. In 1970, Zhenjiang Special District was renamed Zhenjiang District, and the special office was located in Zhenjiang City. It has jurisdiction over Zhenjiang City and 11 counties such as Dantu City.
In 1983, Zhenjiang District implemented the municipal management and county system, abolished Zhenjiang District, and Zhenjiang City was upgraded to a prefecture-level city under provincial jurisdiction, with two municipal districts: urban area and suburban area. Zhenjiang City has jurisdiction over the four counties of Dantu, Danyang, Jurong and Yangzhong in the former Zhenjiang area. By the end of 2020, Zhenjiang City has jurisdiction over 3 municipal districts and 3 county-level cities.
Jingkou District, Runzhou District: Jingkou was originally the ancient name of Zhenjiang, and Runzhou District was ruled by Runzhou Prefecture during the Sui Dynasty. From the Song to the Qing Dynasty, it was Dantu County, and was governed by prefectures and prefectures. In 1928, it was renamed Zhenjiang County. In 1949, the urban area and suburbs of Zhenjiang County were analyzed and established as the urban area and suburb of Zhenjiang City. In 1984, the original urban area was renamed Jingkou District, and the suburb was renamed Runzhou District. In 1949, it belonged to Zhenjiang Special District of Southern Jiangsu Administrative Region, in 1953 it belonged to Zhenjiang Special District of Jiangsu Province (renamed Zhenjiang District in 1979), and in 1983 it belonged to Zhenjiang City.
Dantu District: Guyang County of Qinjia is dantu County. In 234 AD, the Three Kingdoms changed its name to Wujin County, and in 282 the Western Jin Dynasty was renamed Dantu County. In 589, the Sui Dynasty abolished Dantu County and entered Yanling County, and in 620 Tang, Dantu County was restored. Later dynasties were named Dantu County. In 1928, it was renamed Zhenjiang County. In 1949, Dantu County was established in the rural areas of Zhenjiang County. In 1958, it was merged into Zhenjiang City and separated in 1962. In 2002, Dantu County was reorganized into Dantu District of Zhenjiang City. In 1949 and later, it was subordinated to the same as Jingkou District.
Danyang City: Tang Dynasty established Danyang County in 742. In 1987, Danyang County was reorganized into a county-level City of Danyang. In 1949 and later, it was subordinated to the same as Jingkou District.
Jurong City: Jurong County, Han Dynasty. In 1020, the Northern Song Dynasty changed its name to Changning County, which was later renamed Jurong County. In 1995, Jurong County was renamed as a county-level Jurong City. In 1949 and later, it was subordinated to the same as Jingkou District.
Yangzhong City: In the Qing Dynasty, it belonged to 6 counties: Taixing, Jiangdu, Hanjiang, Dantu, Danyang and Wujin. In 1904, taiping hall was established, and in 1911, taiping county was established. Because of its same name as Taiping County in Anhui Province, it was changed to Yangzhong County in 1914, and was named because it was located in the middle section of the Yangtze River. In 1994, Yangzhong County was reorganized into a county-level Yangzhong City. In 1949, it belonged to the Yangzhou Subdistrict of the Northern Jiangsu Administrative Region, and in 1953 and later it belonged to the current Jingkou District.
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