What is the altitude of Shannan, Tibet?

Shannan, Tibet is a typical valley in southern Tibet. The terrain gradually decreases from west to east, with an average elevation of about 3,700 meters.

There are many glaciers in the snow-capped mountains in Shannan, and there are more than 10 snow-capped mountains above 6000m above sea level, among which five peaks are open to the public, distributed in the three counties of Cuona, Loza and Langkazi, with an average elevation of nearly 7000m and a maximum of 7554m. In addition, there are Yala Xiangbu Snow Mountain and Wodegong Snow Mountain in Naidong and Sangri counties, with an average elevation of more than 6,000 meters, and the original glaciers do not melt all year round.

The elevations of counties in Shannan, Tibet are as follows:

Naidong county 1:

The topography of this county is dominated by mountains and valleys The Yarlung Zangbo River runs through the county from west to east, dividing the county into north and south parts. The lowest altitude is 3522 meters. There are 1 1 peaks above 5000 meters above sea level. Yala Shampoo Mountain, with the highest elevation of 6647 meters, is a natural snow mountain glacier and the source of Yalong River.

2. Zedang Town:

Zedang Town is 3,560 meters above sea level, with an area of 3 square kilometers and a population of 1.7 million. 1989 was rated as the only national civilized market town in Tibet.

3. Zhanang County:

The county is located in the middle reaches of the Yarlung Zangbo River in southern Tibet, with mountains in the north and south and river valleys on both sides. The average altitude is 3680 meters. Mineral resources mainly include copper and ferrochrome. Fish resources mainly include Schizothorax fish.

4. Rangtang County:

Zhatang, with an area of 3 square kilometers, is flat and open, with an altitude of 3,556 meters and a population of 3,000. Sanye Temple is the first Sambo Temple in Tibetan history, which was built in the 8th century AD and is the ancestral temple of Maning religion. Qingpu Scenic Area, 4300 meters above sea level.

5. Gongga County:

The county is located in the valley of the middle reaches of the Yarlung Zangbo River and the wide valley of the south of the Yangtze River. The mountains in the territory are undulating and continuous. The terrain is high in the west and low in the east, with an average elevation of 3750 meters.

6. Xiongji Town:

Xiong Ji Town is 3570 meters above sea level, with an area of 3 square kilometers and 2000 residents. There are two hydropower stations with an annual output of 530,000 kWh.

7. Sangri County:

The county belongs to the middle reaches of Yarlung Zangbo River basin in the original lake basin of southern Tibet. The Yarlung Zangbo River divides the whole county into two parts: the Himalayas in the south and the Gangdise Mountain in the north, with a river between them. The canyon gradually rises from the banks of the river to the north and south, with a maximum elevation of more than 5,000 meters and an average elevation of 4,000 meters.

8. Qiongjie County:

The county is located in the Qiongjie River Basin in the middle reaches of the Yarlung Zangbo River in the southern Tibet Valley. The west, south and north are surrounded by mountains, and the east is a narrow valley. The terrain is high in the west and low in the east, with an average elevation of about 3900 meters and a maximum elevation of 6450 meters.

9. Losa County:

The county belongs to the Himalayan mountain area of the original lake basin valley in southern Tibet. The terrain is high in the northwest and low in the southeast, and there are 6 peaks above 6000 meters above sea level. The highest altitude is 7538 meters, the lowest altitude is 2740 meters and the average altitude is 3820 meters.

10, gacha county:

The county belongs to the middle reaches of the Yarlung Zangbo River in southern Tibet. The territory is covered with mountains and rivers. The terrain is high in the west and low in the east, with an average elevation of 3,200m and a relative elevation difference of about1.700m..

Zi Long county 1 1:

The county belongs to the southern Himalayan landform. The terrain is high in the west and low in the east, with a relative height difference of about 2000 meters and an average elevation of 3900 meters. ? The main mineral resources in China are placer gold, lead, sulfur, iron and crystal stone.

Qusong county 12:

The county is located in the middle reaches of the Yarlung Zangbo River valley. The valley is surrounded by mountains, narrow and vertical. The terrain is high in the south and low in the north, with an average elevation of 4200 meters.

Komi county 13:

The county belongs to the plateau lake valley area in the mountain plain lake basin area of southern Tibet. The terrain is high in the north and low in the south, with an average elevation of 4 170 meters, a relative elevation difference of 500-800 meters, and the highest elevation of 6777 meters.

14, wrong county:

The county belongs to the Himalayan region of the original lake basin valley in southern Tibet. The terrain is high in the north and low in the south, with a relative elevation difference of more than 7000 meters, the highest elevation of 7060 meters and the lowest elevation of 18 meters. The average altitude is above 4000 meters.

Langkazi county 15:

The county belongs to the wide valley area of the source lake basin in southern Tibet. The periphery is high and the middle is a low-lying lake. There are many peaks in the territory, and there are 6 peaks above 6000 meters above sea level. The highest altitude is 7206 meters.

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