During the Ming-Ching period, Taichung City was under the administration of Tien-Hsin County and subsequently, Tien-Hsin State. During the early Ching Dynasty, the city came under the administration of Zhu-Lou County and subsequently, Changhua County. Taiwan was made into a province in the

thirteenth year of Emperor Guangxu and the city came under the administration of Taiwan County. During the period of Japanese occupation, the city came under the administration of Taichung County and subsequently, Taichung State.

In 1945 during the post-war period, Taichung state was reclassified as Taichung city, comprising five districts, Central, East, West, South and North. The North District is located at the North Eastern side of the city. During the period of Japanese occupation, Da-Dun Street was renamed Taichung Street and later in 1942, the district was renamed Hsin-Kao/Mei-Chi district.

Upon restoration of Taiwan to the Republic of China in 1945, the administrative zone was named the North District.

In 1947, Xitun, Nantun and Beitun districts, which were originally under the administration of Taichung County were reclassified to be part of Taichung City. At present, Taichung City comprises eight administrative zones including Central, East, West, South, North, Xitun, Nantun and Beitun Districts.