How many counties are there in Inner Mongolia: latest administrative division data and hot topic analysis
Recently, the administrative divisions and economic development of the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region have become one of the hot topics on the Internet. This article will combine the hot content of the entire Internet in the past 10 days, sort out the county-level administrative division data of Inner Mongolia, and analyze relevant social concerns.
1. The latest data on county-level administrative divisions in Inner Mongolia

As of 2023, the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region has 12 prefecture-level administrative units under its jurisdiction, including 9 prefecture-level cities and 3 leagues. The number of county-level administrative units is shown in the table below:
| Prefecture-level cities/leagues | Number of county-level administrative divisions | Contains type |
|---|---|---|
| Hohhot City | 4 districts, 4 counties and 1 flag | Municipal districts, counties, flags |
| Baotou City | 6 districts, 1 county and 2 flags | Municipal districts, counties, flags |
| Hulunbuir City | 2 districts, 5 cities, 7 flags | Municipal districts, county-level cities, flags |
| Hinggan League | 2 cities, 1 county, 3 flags | County-level cities, counties, flags |
| Tongliao City | 1 district, 1 city, 1 county, 5 flags | Municipal districts, county-level cities, counties, banners |
| Chifeng City | 3 districts, 2 counties, 7 flags | Municipal districts, counties, flags |
| Xilingol League | 2 cities, 1 county, 9 flags | County-level cities, counties, flags |
| Ulanqab City | 1 district, 1 city, 5 counties, 4 flags | Municipal districts, county-level cities, counties, banners |
| Ordos City | Zone 2 7 flags | Municipal district, flag |
| Bayannur City | 1 district, 2 counties, 4 flags | Municipal districts, counties, flags |
| Wuhai City | Zone 3 | Municipal district |
| Alxa League | 3 flags | flag |
Total:Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region shares103 county-level administrative districts(Including municipal districts, county-level cities, counties, and banners). Among them, flags, as a characteristic organizational system of ethnic regional autonomy, account for nearly 50% of the total number.
2. Correlation analysis of recent hot topics
1.New energy industry development:Inner Mongolia is an important national energy base. In the past 10 days, the topic of wind power and photovoltaic projects being launched in many banners and counties has remained hot. The construction of new energy supporting facilities in Xilingol League, Ordos and other places has triggered widespread discussions.
2.Grassland ecological protection:The grassland protection policies of Hulunbuir City, Xing'an League and other places continue to ferment on social platforms, and the ecological compensation mechanism of relevant banner counties has become the focus.
3.County economic ranking:In the latest list of the "Top 20 County Economies in Inner Mongolia", resource-based counties such as Zhungar Banner and Yijinhuoluo Banner are at the forefront, triggering discussions about balanced regional development.
3. Cases of characteristic county-level administrative districts
| Administrative district name | Type | Featured tags |
|---|---|---|
| Ejina Banner | flag | Populus euphratica forest landscape, space launch base |
| Horqin right front flag | flag | The birthplace of Mongolian culture |
| Erenhot City | County-level city | The largest mainland port between China and Mongolia |
| Duolun County | County | Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei Ecological Barrier |
4. Administrative division adjustment dynamics
Internet information in the past 10 days shows that there have been heated discussions on administrative division optimization proposals such as "the merger of Wuhai City and Alxa League" and "the expansion of the Hohhot-Baotou-E city agglomeration", but there is currently no official adjustment plan. It is worth noting that Inner Mongolia has abolished 11 township-level institutions in 2022, and the number of county-level administrative districts remains stable.
Conclusion:The 103 county-level administrative districts in Inner Mongolia form a unique regional development pattern. With the rise of the new energy economy and the advancement of ecological construction, the development positioning of each county is undergoing profound changes. It is recommended to continue to pay attention to the official website of the autonomous region government to obtain the latest authoritative information on administrative divisions.
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