Suzhou - Administrative Divisions

Administrative Divisions

See also: List of administrative divisions of Jiangsu

The urban core of Suzhou is informally called Old Town Suzhou. It is Gusu District. Suzhou Industrial Park is to the east of the old town, and Suzhou High & New Technology Development Zone is to the west. In 2000, the original Wu County was divided into two districts including Xiangcheng and Wuzhong. They now form the northern and southern parts of the city of Suzhou.In 2012, the original Wujiang City became Wujiang District of Suzhou City.

Suzhou is one of the most prosperous cities in China. Its development has a direct correlation with the growth of its satellite cities, including Kunshan, Taicang, Changshu, and Zhangjiagang, which together with the city of Suzhou form the Suzhou prefecture. The Suzhou prefecture is home to many high-tech enterprises.

Suzhou has jurisdiction over (at county level):

• Districts:
  • Gusu District (姑苏)
  • Suzhou Industrial Park (工业园区)
  • Suzhou High & New Technology Development Zone (高新区)
  • Xiangcheng District (相城)
  • Wuzhong District (吴中)
  • Wujiang District (吴江)

• County-level cities:
  • Changshu (常熟)
  • Taicang (太仓)
  • Kunshan (昆山)
  • Zhangjiagang (张家港)

Districts	Area(km²)	Population
Canglang	25	394 958
Jinchang	37	290 811
Pingjiang	22	268 686
Suzhou Industrial Park	288	695 246
Huqiu(Suzhou New District)	258	572 313
Xiangcheng District	416	693 576
Wuzhong District	672	1158410
Wujiang	1192	1275090

County-level city	Area(km²)	Population
Changshu	1263	1510103
Taicang	649	712069
Kunshan	928	1646318
Zhangjiagang	813	1248414