luopu
Luopu, also written Luopu County (洛浦县), is a county within Hotan Prefecture in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of China. It is situated in the southern part of Xinjiang, in the Tarim Basin, and borders several neighboring counties. The county seat is the town of Luopu, which serves as the administrative center.
Geography and climate are characteristic of the basin, with an arid to semi-arid climate, sparse rainfall, and
Economy and infrastructure rely largely on agriculture and animal husbandry, complemented by small-scale industry and services.
Demographics are predominantly Uyghur with minority groups, reflecting broader patterns in southern Xinjiang. Local languages include
Luopu is part of a broader Tarim Basin context, a region noted for its desert landscapes, irrigation-based