Zhugqu County, Zhugchu or Zhouqu is a county in the eastern extremity of the Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in the south of Gansu Province, China, with the Bailong River flowing through its confines; it borders Sichuan province to the south. In 2010 its population was 134,000 people. The word "Zhugqu" derived from the Tibetan name of Bailong River.

2010 mudslide

On 8 August 2010, deadly mudflows caused by torrential rain struck the county and killed at least 1,471 people. It has been said by some experts; such as Professor Fan Xiao, a Sichuan-based geologist; that the scale of the disaster was affected by deforestation and the construction of dams for hydro-electricity in the area. According to historical records, Chengguan Town has been struck by 11 "devastating" mudflows since 1823.

Administrative divisions

Zhouqu County is divided to 15 towns and 4 townships.

Climate