Zhugqu County (), Zhugchu or Zhouqu () is a county in the eastern extremity of the Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in the south of Gansu Province, China, with the Bailong River flowing through its confines; it borders Sichuan province to the south. In 2010 its population was 134,000 people.
The word "Zhugqu" derived from the Tibetan name of Bailong River.
2010 mudslide
On 8 August 2010, deadly mudflows caused by torrential rain struck the county and killed at least 1,471 people. It has been said by some experts; such as Professor Fan Xiao, a Sichuan-based geologist; that the scale of the disaster was affected by deforestation and the construction of dams for hydro-electricity in the area.
According to historical records, Chengguan Town has been struck by 11 "devastating" mudflows since 1823.
Administrative divisions Zhouqu County is divided to 15 towns and 4 townships.
Name Simplified Chinese Hanyu Pinyin Tibetan Wylie Administrative division codeTowns Chengguan Town(Chêngoin) 623023100 Dachuan Town(Dachoin) 623023101 Fengdie Town(Bündie) 623023102 Luzê Town(Lijie) 623023103 Dongshan Town(Dungshain) 623023104 Qugarna Town(Qugaona) 623023105 Poiyü Town(Boyü, Boyu) 623023106 Bazong Town(Bazang) 623023107 Hanban Town(Hainbain) 623023108 Pingding Town(Pinding) 623023109 Goye Town(Goyai) 623023110 Wuping Town(Wupin) 623023111 Dagyü Town(Dayu) 623023112 Jiangpan Town(Jangpain) 623023113 Gongba Town 623023114Townships Quwar Township(Quwa) 623023200 Nanyu Township(Nainyü) 623023208 Baleng Township(Balêng) 623023210 Chagang Township(Qabgo) 623023212
Climate
See also List of administrative divisions of Gansu
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