Risum
Risum[1] is a village in the Tibet Autonomous Region of China. It is located in Rutog County in the Ngari Prefecture and is near the border with Kashmir.
- See also Risum-Lindholm in Germany.
Risum | |
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Village | |
  Risum Location within Tibet, China | |
| Coordinates: 33°13′N 79°47′E | |
| Country | China |
| Region | Tibet |
| Prefecture | Ngari Prefecture |
| County | Rutog County |
| Elevation | 4,353 m (14,284 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 14 |
| • Major Nationalities | Tibetan |
| • Regional dialect | Tibetan language |
| Population within 7 km (4 mi) radius | |
| Nearby settlements (distance) | Derub 9.4 mi (15 km) Rutog 13.9 mi (22 km) Wujang 24 mi (39 km) Kuba 14.2 mi (23 km) Jaggang 18.3 mi (29 km) |
It lies at an altitude of 4,353 metres (14,281 ft). The village has a population of about 14 people.
It lies approximately 13.9 miles (22.4 km) south of Rutog and 18.3 miles (29.5 km) north of Jaggang. The nearest airport is Fukche Airport, about 34 miles away.
See also
- List of towns and villages in Tibet
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