Jiading district was formerly known as Jiading county. Jiading first became a county over 800 years ago in 1218. It became a district of Shanghai in October 1992. Currently, the district has seven towns, three sub-districts and two management committees in its jurisdiction.
The seven towns are Anting, Malu, Nanxiang, Jiangqiao, Waigang, Xuhang and Huating, and the three sub-districts are Jiading town, Xinchenglu and Zhenxin subdistricts. In addition, the district has two management committees, respectively, for Jiading Industrial Zone and Juyuan New Area.
Anting Town (安亭镇)
The town houses Shanghai International Automotive City. It covers an area of 89.02 square kilometers. It has a household population of 93,099, 22 community committees and 42 village committees in its jurisdiction.
Address of the town government: 79 Moyu Road, Anting town
Postal Code: 201805
Malu Town (马陆镇)
The town covers an area of 57.09 square kilometers. It has a household population of 62,032, 23 community committees and 14 village committees in its jurisdiction.
Address of the town government: 2228 Huyi Highway, Malu town
Postal Code: 201801
Nanxiang Town (南翔镇)
This town is a historic ancient town in Shanghai. The town is home to the iconic Guyi Garden. The town covers an area of 33.8 square kilometers. It has a household population of 62,044, 24 community committees and eight village committees in its jurisdiction.
Address of the town government: 8 Huyi Highway, Nanxiang town
Postal Code: 201802
Jiangqiao Town (江桥镇)
The town covers an area of 42.4 square kilometers. It has a household population of 79,215, 25 community committees and 16 village committees in its jurisdiction.
Address of the town government: 128 Huajiang Road, Jiangqiao town
Postal Code: 201803
Xuhang Town (徐行镇)
The town covers an area of 39.95 square kilometers. It has a household population of 31,852, five community committees and 10 village committees in its jurisdiction.
Address of the town government: 542 Chengliu Highway, Xuhang town
Postal Code: 201808