Chamdo (region)
| Qamdo 昌都 | |
|---|---|
| Region of China | |
| 1950–1965 | |
Location of Qamdo in China | |
| Capital | Qamdo |
| History | |
• Established | 1950 |
• Disestablished | 1965 |
| Today part of | |
Chamdo or Qamdo (Chinese: 昌都; pinyin: Chāngdū; Wade–Giles: Chʻang1-tu1) was a former region in the western Kham region of Tibet, located in what is now part of Xizang. It existed from 1950 to 1965, and its capital was Qamdo.
Chamdo was established in 1950. It was split from Xikang after the Battle of Chamdo.
Chamdo was merged into Xizang in 1965.
Administrative divisions
| Division | Simplified Chinese | Hanyu Pinyin | County |
|---|---|---|---|
| directly-controlled | Qamdo, Riwoqê, Jomda, Lhorong, Xobando, Baxoi, Zhag'yab, Gonjo, Sangan, Zogang, Jiangka (Markam), Yanjing, Sang'angqu (Zayü) | ||
| First Regional Office | 第一办事处 | Dì-yī Bànshìchù | Lhari, Banbar, Sadêng, Biru, Sog, Baqên, Dêngqên, Chido, Sêrca |
| Second Regional Office | 第二办事处 | Dì-èr Bànshìchù | Yi'ong, Qundo, Qu |
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