As of 2012, Minqin County has 18 townships under the jurisdiction of Donghu Township, Xiqu Township, Harvest Township, Hongshaliang Township, Quanshan Township, Datan Township, Shuangzuke Township, Dongba Township, Jiehe Township, Suwu Township, Sanlei Township, Daba Township, Xuebai Township, Changning Township, Chongxing Township, Caiqi Township, Nanhu Township, and Hongshagang Township, and*** has 249 villages.