Administrative status Huangshi is part of Hubei (province)[1]. Subdivisions 6 county-level or higher divisions[1]: Huangshigang District (district, 420202) Xisaishan District (district, 420203) Xialu District (district, 420204) Tieshan District (district, 420205) Yangxin County (county, 420222) Daye (county-level city, 420281) Basic facts Administrative division code: 420200[1] Area: 4,564.56 km²[2] Population: 2.47 million (2020)[2] History From 1 October 1949: named “大冶工矿特区”, until 20 August 1950[2].