Khanbogd, Ömnögovi

Khanbogd (Mongolian: Ханбогд) is a sum (district) of Ömnögovi Province in southern Mongolia. Khanbogd is the site of the Oyu Tolgoi mine, which is 40 kilometres (25 mi) from the sum centre.[1] In 2009, its population was 3,154.[2]

Khanbogd District
Ханбогд сум
ᠬᠠᠨᠪᠣᠭᠳᠤᠰᠤᠮᠤ
CountryMongolia
ProvinceÖmnögovi Province
Area
  Total15,151 km2 (5,850 sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+8 (UTC + 8)

Khanbogd is also home to Demchigiin Khiid (Mongolian: Дэмчигййн Хийдийн), a monastery built by Danzan Ravjaa. The monastery was destroyed in 1937, but has since been rebuilt by funds from the company that operates the Oyu Tolgoi mine.[1]

The Khanbumbat Airport, located in Khanbogd, opened in February 2013.

References

  1. Kohn, Micheael (2008). Mongolia. Lonely Planet. pp. 206–208. ISBN 978-1-74104-578-9.
  2. Ömnögovi Aimag Statistical Office Archived 2012-04-21 at the Wayback Machine


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