Tianjin is one of the 4 municipalities directly under the Central Government.There are 6 urban districts,4 urban/suburban integrated districts,3 coastal districts and 5 peripheral counties.The total population exceeds 9 million.

The highest administration of the city is the Tianjin Municipal People's Government.There are Commissions,Offices and Bureaus which run different functions of the city.The administration will become more efficient and more open along with the process of reform.