An urban township is a unit of local government.
While the concept of an urban township exists in multiple countries, the precise definition may vary between jurisdictions.
Often, urban townships use this authority for greater economic development.
Urban townships often allow residents greater say in local matters, as opposed to incorporated cities, where elected representatives make decisions on their behalf.
For more information on the specifics in each state, see the respective entries below: In Taiwan, the urban township (Chinese: 鎮; pinyin: zhèn) is an administrative division of a county.