Luqu County (, ) is a county of the Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in the south of Gansu province, China, bordering the provinces of Sichuan to the southeast and Qinghai to the west. Its postal code is 717200, and in 1999 its population was 30,039 people.China Historical GIS The word "Luqu" derived from the Tibetan name of Tao River.

Kirti Namgyel Dechen Ling (Ganden Shedrub Pekar Drolwailing), a Gelug monastery located in Lhamo (Langmusi), was founded in 1748. It became the seat of the Kirti incarnation line.

Administrative divisions Luqu County is divided to 5 towns and 2 townships.

Name Simplified Chinese Hanyu Pinyin Tibetan Wylie Administrative division codeTowns Lhamo Town(Langmusi) 623026100 Ma'ngê Town(Ma'ai) 623026101 Xicang Town 623026102 Co'nyin Town(Gahai) 623026103 Samca Town(Shuangcha) 623026104Townships Larigü Township(Larenguan) 623026202 Ala Township 623026204

Climate

Transport China National Highway 213

See also List of administrative divisions of Gansu

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