Jaggang

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Jaggang
Jaggang (China)
Jaggang
Jaggang
Location within Tibet, China
Coordinates: 32°55′N 79°43′E / 32.917, 79.717
Country China
Region Tibet
Prefecture Ngari Prefecture
County Rutog County
Elevation 4,523 m (14,842 ft)
Population
 - Total 14*
 - Major Nationalities Tibetan
 - Regional dialect Tibetan language
Nearby settlements (distance) Tashigang 
26.9 mi/43 km

Derub 
26.1 mi/42 km

Risum 11.1 mi/18 km
Rayu 18.3 mi/29 km
Kubar 18.1 mi/29 km
Gyungcang 10.8 mi/17 km
Shiquanhe 30.1 mi/48 km
*Population within 7 km (4 mi) radius

Jaggang is a small western town 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 14,842 feet (4523 metres). The village has a population of about 14 people.

It lies approximately 18.1 miles west of Kuba. The nearest airport is Fukche Airport, about 26 miles away.

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Coordinates: 32°55′N, 79°43′E