How many counties are there in Shandong Province?

How many counties are there in Shandong Province? List of the latest administrative division data

As a major economic and populous province in my country, Shandong Province’s administrative divisions have always attracted much attention. This article will combine the latest data to introduce the current status of county-level administrative divisions in Shandong Province in detail, and attach a structured data table to help readers clearly understand the county distribution of Shandong Province.

Overview of county-level administrative divisions in Shandong Province

As of 2023, Shandong Province has jurisdiction over 16 prefecture-level cities, and its county-level administrative districts include municipal districts, county-level cities and counties. According to the latest statistics:

Distribution of counties in Shandong Province

There are 52 counties in Shandong Province distributed in prefecture-level cities. The specific distribution is shown in the following table:

Characteristics of county economy in Shandong Province

County economies in Shandong Province are developed and occupy a large number of seats in the list of the top 100 counties in the country. Among them:

Administrative division adjustment trends

In recent years, the county-level administrative divisions of Shandong Province have shown the following adjustment trends:

1. Remove counties and establish districts: For example, Jiyang County is changed to Jiyang District, Jimo City is changed to Jimo District, etc.

2. Remove counties and establish cities: For example, Zouping County is changed to Zouping City, Chiping County is changed to Chiping City, etc.

3. Optimize administrative divisions: adjust divisions in some areas to improve administrative efficiency

Summary

Shandong Province currently has 52 counties, distributed among 16 prefecture-level cities. With the economic and social development, the county-level administrative divisions of Shandong Province are still being continuously optimized and adjusted. Understanding these data is of great significance for studying regional economic development and formulating relevant policies in Shandong Province.

It should be noted that administrative divisions may change over time. It is recommended to pay attention to the latest official information released by the Shandong Provincial Civil Affairs Department. The data in this article are mainly based on statistics in 2023. If there are any adjustments, the latest announcement shall prevail.