May 31, 1996, the State Council approved Hengshui area removed and replaced Hengshui City-based level, while at the county level rescind Hengshui City, to set uptao cheng qu .

• 1996年5月31日，国务院批准撤销衡水地区，改设地级衡水市，同时撤销原县级衡水市，改设桃城区。