What is the altitude of Amdo County?

The average altitude of Amdo County in Tibet is 5,200 meters, and the county seat is 4,800 meters above sea level. It is the highest altitude area for human settlement and life so far, and it is also one of the highest altitude counties in China. The climate in the territory is bad, the weather is cold and the environment is bad. The annual average temperature is -3℃ to -4℃, and the lowest temperature is -36.6℃. The oxygen content in the atmosphere is less than 50% of the sea level.

Amdo County, which belongs to Naqu City, Tibet, is located in the north of Tibet, on the north and south sides of the famous Tanggula Mountain. It is adjacent to Zhiduo County, Zaduo County and Nierong County in Qinghai Province in the east, Sene District in the south, Bango County and Shuanghu County in the west and Golmud City in Qinghai Province in the north. It is the north gate of Tibet.

By the end of 2020, Amdo County covers an area of about 6,543.8+10,000 square kilometers, governs 79 administrative villages in 4 towns and 9 townships, and the county people's government is located in Pana Town. Amdo County is rich in natural mineral resources and is a natural wildlife kingdom.