Administration Office For Xisha Islands, Zhongsha Islands and Nansha Islands - Administrative Divisions

Administrative Divisions

Sansha is governed by a municipal congress of 60 delegates directly elected, with a standing committee of 15 members. It is further subdivided into 3 towns at the township level (4th-level subdivision), based on the island groups:

• The Paracels or Xisha Islands – "The West-sands" – Town code: 469037
  • Governed by the Yongxing Dao Neighborhood Committee at Woody Island.
  • Effectively maintains control over all the features of the Paracels.
• The Macclesfield Bank or Zhongsha Islands – "The Middle-sands" – Town code: 469039
  • Governed by the Zhongsha Dao and Jiao Neighborhood Committee.
  • Does not have actual control of this area.
• The Spratlys or Nansha Islands – "The South-sands" – Town code: 469038
  • Governed by the Yongshu Jiao Neighborhood Committee at Fiery Cross Reef.
  • Has actual control over 9 features and James Shoal.