Location Map of Bainang County in Tibet
Bainang County is located in the southern part of the Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR), China, within Shigatse Prefecture. The county lies in a region characterized by vast grasslands, valleys, and high-altitude terrain, making it an important area both geographically and culturally within Tibet.
Geographical Coordinates:
- Latitude: 29.2563° N
- Longitude: 88.5969° E
Borders with Neighboring Areas:
- To the North: Bainang County borders Lhatse County in Shigatse Prefecture.
- To the East: It is close to Shigatse, the second-largest city in Tibet, which serves as the administrative and economic center of the region.
- To the South: Bainang County shares a border with Nepal, making it a key point along the Tibet-Nepal border.
- To the West: It borders Sakya County, also within Shigatse Prefecture.
Bainang County is located in the southern part of Shigatse Prefecture, Tibet, bordering Lhatse County to the north, and Shigatse to the east. To the south, the county shares a border with Nepal, and it borders Sakya County to the west. The region’s proximity to the Tibet-Nepal border makes it significant both geographically and culturally.
