Was Bozhou City, Anhui Province formerly under the jurisdiction of Fuyang City? What was the reason?

Yes, Bozhou City in Anhui Province was under the jurisdiction of Fuyang City 20 years ago. Because Fuyang City has too many people and is the most populous city in Anhui Province, it needs to be split.

In February 1998, Bozhou City was separated from Fuyang City and came under the direct jurisdiction of Anhui Province. In May 2000, Bozhou City at the prefecture level was officially established, and the three counties of Woyang, Mengcheng and Lixin were placed under the jurisdiction of Bozhou City.