Zêkog County (, , ; ) is the second largest administrative subdivision by area within Huangnan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in eastern Qinghai Province, China, bordering Gansu to the east. The county has an area of and a population of ~50,000 (2001), mainly Tibetan. The county seat is the town of Chak Qu, whose altitude is approximately above sea level.
Administrative divisions Zêkog County is made up of 4 towns and 3 townships:
Name Simplified Chinese Hanyu Pinyin Tibetan Wylie Administrative division codeTowns Zêkog Town(Zêqu, Chak Qu, Zequ) 632323100 Mêxü Town(Maixiu) 632323101 Hor Town(Heri) 632323102 Nyinqug Town(Nyinxug, Ningxiu) 632323103Townships Poingya Township(Wangjia) 632323202 Jisa Township(Xibusha) 632323203 Dogarmo Township(Duohemao) 632323204
Climate Zêkog County has an alpine climate (Köppen ETH) due to very high elevation.
See also List of administrative divisions of Qinghai
References
External links Official website of Zêkog County Government