How many cities are there in Xinjiang?
Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region is the largest provincial-level administrative region in China, with a vast territory, rich resources and diverse ethnic cultures. In recent years, the development of Xinjiang has attracted much attention, especially its administrative divisions and the number of cities have become hot topics. This article will introduce the municipal administrative divisions of Xinjiang in detail, and attach structured data to help readers fully understand the number and distribution of cities in Xinjiang.
1. Xinjiang’s municipal administrative divisions
The Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region has jurisdiction over multiple prefecture-level administrative units, including prefecture-level cities, autonomous prefectures, and regions. According to the latest administrative division adjustment, Xinjiang currently has4 prefecture-level cities,5 autonomous prefecturesand5 regions. The following is a detailed list of municipal administrative divisions in Xinjiang:
| Type | Name | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| prefecture-level city | Urumqi, Karamay, Turpan, Hami | 4 |
| autonomous prefecture | Changji Hui Autonomous Prefecture, Bortala Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, Bayingolin Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, Kizilsu Kirgiz Autonomous Prefecture, Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture | 5 |
| area | Tacheng region, Altay region, Kashgar region, Hotan region, Aksu region | 5 |
2. Details of prefecture-level cities in Xinjiang
The four prefecture-level cities in Xinjiang are Urumqi, Karamay, Turpan and Hami. The following is basic information about these prefecture-level cities:
| prefecture-level city | Establishment time | Population (10,000 people) | Area (square kilometers) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urumqi | 1945 | 405 | 14,216 |
| Karamay City | 1958 | 49 | 7,734 |
| Turpan City | 2015 | 63 | 69,760 |
| Hami City | 2016 | 67 | 138,919 |
3. County-level cities in Xinjiang
In addition to prefecture-level cities, Xinjiang also has many county-level cities. These county-level cities are usually governed by autonomous prefectures or regions. The following is a list of county-level cities in Xinjiang:
| County-level city | Prefecture-level unit |
|---|---|
| Shihezi City | Autonomous region directly under the jurisdiction of |
| Alar city | Autonomous region directly under the jurisdiction of |
| Tumshuk City | Autonomous region directly under the jurisdiction of |
| Wujiaqu City | Autonomous region directly under the jurisdiction of |
| Beitun City | Autonomous region directly under the jurisdiction of |
| Tiemenguan City | Autonomous region directly under the jurisdiction of |
| Shuanghe City | Autonomous region directly under the jurisdiction of |
| Kokdala City | Autonomous region directly under the jurisdiction of |
| Kunyu City | Autonomous region directly under the jurisdiction of |
| Huyanghe City | Autonomous region directly under the jurisdiction of |
4. The current situation of urban development in Xinjiang
The urbanization process in Xinjiang has accelerated in recent years, especially Urumqi, the capital of the autonomous region, which has developed rapidly in economy, culture, transportation and other aspects. Karamay City is famous for its oil resources and is an important energy base in China. Turpan and Hami have attracted a large number of tourists due to their unique geographical location and rich tourism resources.
In addition, most of the county-level cities in Xinjiang are Corps cities, such as Shihezi City, Alar City, etc. These cities play an important role in agriculture, industry and service industries, and have made great contributions to the economic development of Xinjiang.
5. Summary
To sum up, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region has4 prefecture-level citiesand10 county-level cities, total14 cities. These cities are distributed in various regions of Xinjiang, undertake different functions, and jointly promote the economic and social development of Xinjiang. We hope that through the structured data in this article, readers can have a clearer understanding of Xinjiang’s municipal administrative divisions and their development status.
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