Sichuan Sichuan (; zh, c=, labels=no, ; zh, p=Sìchuān; alternatively romanized as Szechuan or Szechwan; formerly also referred to as "West China" or "Western China" by Protestant missions) is a province in Southwest China occupying most of t ...

, a

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of the

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, is made up of the following administrative divisions. In addition, the Wolong Special Administrative Region is administered separately by the Forestry Department of Sichuan.

Administrative divisions

These administrative divisions are explained in greater detail at

administrative divisions of China The administrative divisions of China have consisted of several levels since ancient times, due to China's large population and geographical area. The constitution of China provides for three levels of government. However in practice, there ...

. The following table lists only the prefecture-level and county-level divisions of Sichuan.

Administrative divisions

Recent changes in administrative divisions

Population composition

Prefectures

Counties

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