Zêkog County

Zêkog County is the second largest administrative subdivision by area within Huangnan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in eastern Qinghai Province, China, bordering Gansu to the east. The county has an area of 6658 sqkm and a population of ~50,000 (2001), mainly Tibetan. The county seat is the town of Chak Qu, whose altitude is approximately 3700 m above sea level.

Administrative divisions
Zêkog County is made up of 4 towns and 3 townships:

Climate
Zêkog County has an alpine climate (Köppen ETH) due to very high elevation.