How many counties are there in Hubei Province? List of the latest administrative division data
As an important province in central China, Hubei Province's administrative divisions have always attracted much attention. This article will combine hot topics across the Internet to sort out the latest data for county-level administrative districts in Hubei Province in detail, and present clear information through structured tables.
1. Overview of the administrative divisions of Hubei Province (as of 2023)

| Administrative district type | Quantity | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| prefecture-level city | 12 | Including 1 autonomous prefecture (Enshi) |
| County-level city | 26 | Including 3 provincial-level cities |
| County | 35 | Including 2 autonomous counties |
| Municipal district | 39 | Wuhan accounts for 13 |
| total | 100 | Total number of county-level administrative units |
2. Hot topics related to
Hot online discussions in the past 10 days show that the public’s attention to Hubei’s county economy has increased significantly, especially the following hot topics:
1."Xiantao County's economic growth leads the province"- The GDP growth rate of county-level cities reached 7.2%, sparking discussion
2."New Policy for Ecological Tourism in Shennongjia"- Attracting attention as an environmental protection measure in forest areas under provincial direct management (county level)
3."Tianmen City Talent Introduction Plan"- People-grabbing wars in county-level cities have become a new trend
3. Detailed county distribution table
| prefecture-level city | Number of counties under jurisdiction | Specific county name |
|---|---|---|
| Wuhan City | 0 | Only jurisdiction over municipal districts |
| Huangshi City | 1 | Yangxin County |
| Shiyan City | 4 | Yunxi County, Zhushan County, Zhuxi County, Fang County |
| Yichang City | 5 | Yuan'an County, Xingshan County, Zigui County, Changyang County, Wufeng County |
| Xiangyang City | 3 | Nanzhang County, Gucheng County, Baokang County |
| Ezhou City | 0 | No county |
| Jingmen City | 2 | Shayang County, Jingshan County |
| Xiaogan City | 3 | Xiaochang County, Dawu County, Yunmeng County |
| Jingzhou City | 3 | Jiangling County, Gongan County, Jianli County |
| Huanggang City | 7 | Tuanfeng County, Hong'an County, Luotian County, Yingshan County, Xishui County, Qichun County, Huangmei County |
| Xianning City | 4 | Jiayu County, Tongcheng County, Chongyang County, Tongshan County |
| suizhou city | 1 | Suixian |
| Enshi Prefecture | 6 | Jianshi County, Badong County, Xuanen County, Xianfeng County, Laifeng County, Hefeng County |
| Provincial direct management | 3 | Xiantao City, Qianjiang City, Tianmen City |
4. New trends in county development
According to the latest statistics:
•35 countiesAccounting for 68% of the province’s area
•County GDPThe total amount exceeded 1.8 trillion yuan
•Characteristic industry countyAccounting for 60% (such as Qichun mugwort, Qianjiang crayfish, etc.)
5. Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Has the number of Hubei counties changed?
A: It has remained stable since it was established with counties in 2018. The current pattern of 35 counties (including 2 autonomous counties) has not changed.
Q: Why is there no county in Wuhan?
A: Wuhan completed the "removal of counties and establishment of districts" in 1998. The original Wuchang County and Hanyang County have been changed into municipal districts such as Jiangxia District and Caidian District.
It can be seen from the above data that Hubei Province has a complete county-level administrative division system. 35 counties and 26 county-level cities together form an important foundation to support the development of the province. The recent heating up of topics such as county economy and specialty tourism also reflects society’s high concern for the development of Hubei counties.
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