Sog County (, ) is a county under the administration of the prefecture-level city of Nagqu of the Tibet Autonomous Region, China.
Geography Sog Dzong lies in the extreme western part of the former province of Kham. To its east is Chamdo and to its west Nagchu. Sogdzong is located between the Drachen and Driru, on the Sogchu River. It is the source of Gyalmo Ngulchu.
Climate Sog County has a dry-winter alpine subarctic climate (Köppen Dwc) with mild, rainy summers and freezing to frigid, dry winters with large diurnal temperature variations.
Administrative divisions Sog County contains 2 towns and 8 townships.
Name Chinese Hanyu Pinyin Tibetan WylieTowns Yakla Town(Sog) Rongpo Town Townships Drogta Township Gyälchen Township Thrido Township Sertam Township Chakda Township Riwar Township Garmé Township Karmo Township
Economy Crops include barley, wheat, radish, potatoes, etc. and yaks, sheep, goat, cows, and horses are reared. Nomads move four times annually according to seasons. The county contains Tsangdain Monastery, built in 1667, resembling the Potala Palace.
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Transport China National Highway 317
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