Townships
Lienchiang County currently divided into four townships:
| Name | Chinese | Wade–Giles | Pinyin | Fuzhou dialect |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beigan Township | 北竿鄉 | Pei³-kan¹ Hsiang¹ | Běigān Xiāng | Báe̤k-găng Hiŏng |
| Dongyin Township | 東引鄉 | Tung¹-in³ Hsiang¹ | Dōngyǐn Xiāng | Dĕ̤ng-īng Hiŏng |
| Juguang Township | 莒光鄉 | Chü³-kuang¹ Hsiang¹ | Jǔguāng Xiāng | Gṳ̄-guŏng Hiŏng |
| Nangan Township | 南竿鄉 | Nan²-kan¹ Hsiang¹ | Nángān Xiāng | Nàng-găng Hiŏng |
Altogether, there are 22 Lienchiang villages, which are further divided into 137 neighborhoods (鄰 lín).
All townships, except Juguang, are named after the largest island in its jurisdictional area, but most townships also include other islets.
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