Risum

See also Risum-Lindholm in Germany.
Risum
Village
Risum

Location within Tibet, China

Coordinates: 33°13′N 79°47′E / 33.217°N 79.783°E / 33.217; 79.783
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)

Risum 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.

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

Coordinates: 33°13′N 79°47′E / 33.217°N 79.783°E / 33.217; 79.783


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