Lhünzhub County
Lhünzhub County, also called Lhundrub or Linzhou County, is a county in Lhasa prefecture-level city towards the north-east of the main center of Lhasa, Tibet, China.
It covers an area of 4,512 km2 (1,742 sq mi) and as of 2000 had a population of 50,895 people, almost all classified as rural. The southern portion, the Pengbo River Valley, contains fertile arable land, while the colder and more mountainous northern portion primarily supports grazing. The county has many monasteries, including the Reting Monastery.
Geography and climate
Lhünzhub County is located in central Tibet around 65 km (40 mi) northeast of metropolitan Lhasa.
It includes the Pengbo River Valley and the upper reaches of the Lhasa River.
It covers an area of 4,512 km2 (1,742 sq mi).
The county is geologically complex, with an average elevation of 4,000 metres (13,000 ft).
Mineral resources include lead, zinc, copper, silver, gold and gypsum.
A spur of the Nyainqêntanglha mountains crosses the whole territory, dividing it into a southern and northern part.
