Evolution of Chenhu Town

1958 established Chenhu commune, 196 1 changed to district, 1965 re-established commune, and 1984 changed to town. 1997, with an area of 1 13.6 square kilometers and a population of 40,000, is located in Chenhu, where the town government is located. Jurisdiction over Chenhu, Xizhai, Dongzhai, Zhouzhuang, Dongjia, Xihe, Hedong, Ziqiao, Jiazheng, Zi Ling, Bianjia, Xitian, Dong Tian, Yan Guan, Zhanglai, Beixiang, Li Xiang, Xiangxian, Xinxi, Xindong, Wangsun, Wangli, Wangmeng, Xiangzhou and Wangdian.