Mêdog is a village

Village

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 in the Tibet Autonomous Region

Tibet Autonomous Region

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 of China

China

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. Formally called Metok Dzong, it used to be the residence of Dzongpon (district head) representing the authority of Tibetan Lhasa Govt (Ganden Phodrang). Metok town is located within the valley of the great bend of river Tsangpo

Tsangpo

Tsangpo is the suffix attached to names of rivers originating or sometimes flowing through the Tsang province of Tibet. Some of the rivers are:* The Yarlung Tsangpo – in its lower reaches it is known as the Brahmaputra River...

 (Bramaputra), its elevation is the lowest of all the counties of Tibet hence the town is abundant in vegetation and has rich flora and fauna. Metok is in the heart of Pema ko which connects the county with rest of the country. Majority of Metok population is pemakopas (a.k.a. Pemako

Pemako

Pemako is a region located in the southeast corner of Tibet. Its name literally means "Lotus array" in the Tibetan language. It Historically a hunting ground for Abors the region became famous specially during the visit of Guru Rinpoche in 8th century. Pemako is considered to be the most sacred...

Tshangla), with significant minority of khampas, kongpopas and Lhopa.