Location Map of Saga County in Tibet
Saga County is located in the southern part of the Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR), China, within Shigatse Prefecture. It is situated in the Tibetan Plateau, and its strategic position makes it a key gateway to Mount Everest and the Tibetan Himalayas.
Geographical Coordinates:
- Latitude: 30.3000° N
- Longitude: 84.1500° E
Borders with Neighboring Areas:
- To the North: Saga County borders Ngari Prefecture, including Zanda County and Purang County.
- To the East: It is adjacent to Shigatse City and Nyalam County, a region known for its proximity to Nepal.
- To the South: Saga is close to the Tibetan-Nepalese border and shares a border with India through Sikkim.
- To the West: It borders areas within Ngari Prefecture, and shares proximity with Lake Manasarovar and the Mount Kailash region.
Saga County is located in the southern Tibet Autonomous Region, within Shigatse Prefecture, and is known for its strategic location near Mount Everest, Lake Manasarovar, and Mount Kailash. The county lies between Ngari Prefecture to the west and Shigatse City to the east, making it an important area for travel through southern Tibet and toward the Tibetan-Nepalese border.