Khanbogd, Ömnögovi

Khanbogd (Mongolian: Ханбогд, romanized: Hanbogd, pronounced [ˌχam‿ˈpɔɢə̆t]) 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 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.

Climate

Khanbogd has a cold desert climate (Köppen BWk).

References

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^ a b Kohn, Micheael (2008). Mongolia. Lonely Planet. pp. 206–208. ISBN 978-1-74104-578-9.
^ Ömnögovi Aimag Statistical Office Archived 2012-04-21 at the Wayback Machine
^ "World Weather Information Service – Khanbogd". World Meteorological Organization. Retrieved November 3, 2022.

43°11′45″N 107°11′57″E / 43.19583°N 107.19917°E / 43.19583; 107.19917