Risum

:"See also Risum-Lindholm in Germany."Infobox Settlement
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subdivision_name1 = Tibet
subdivision_type2 = Prefecture
subdivision_name2 = Ngari Prefecture
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subdivision_name3 = Rutog County
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elevation_m = 4353
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Rutog
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Wujang
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Kuba
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Jaggang
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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 14,284 metres (4523 feet). The village has a population of about 14 people.

It lies approximately 13.9 miles south of Rutog and 18.3 miles north of Jaggang. The nearest airport is Fukche Airport, about 34 miles away.

ee also

*List of towns and villages in Tibet

External links and references

* [http://fallingrain.com/world/CH/14/Risum.html Fallingrain.com]
* [http://encarta.msn.com/mapof_8076771/Risum.html MSN encarta map]