Seni District


Seni District is a district within the Nagqu of the Tibet Autonomous Region, western People's Republic of China.

Geography and climate

Located in the northern part of the Tibet Autonomous Region, Seni ranges in latitude from 30° 31' to 31° 55' N and in longitude from 91° 12' to 93° 02' E. Bordering counties within Nagqu are Lhari to the southeast, Biru to the east, Nyainrong to the northeast, Amdo to the northwest, and Baingoin to the west, while Lhasa City, the regional capital, is to the south.
With an elevation of around, Nagqu has a harsh, alpine climate, with long, very cold and dry winters, and short, cool summers. In winter, temperatures frequently drop below at night and in summer typically rise to during the day. The monthly 24-hour average daily temperature ranges from in January to in July, and the annual mean is only. From June to September, a majority of the days receives some precipitation, and over 80% of the annual precipitation is delivered.

Administrative divisions

The area is made up of several towns and townships: