Alag-Erdene, Khövsgöl
Alag-Erdene (Mongolian: Алаг-Эрдэнэ, lit. 'variegated gem') is a sum (district) of Khövsgöl aimag (province). The area is about 4,500 km², of which 1,460 km² are forest, and 2,760 km² are pasture. In 2005, the sum had 2992 inhabitants, including some Darkhad, Khotogoid, and Uriankhai. The center, officially named Mankhan (Mongolian: Манхан) is situated close to the road from Mörön to Khatgal, 62 km north of Mörön and 733 kilometers from Ulaanbaatar.
Alag-Erdene District
Алаг-Эрдэнэ сум ᠠᠯᠠᠭᠡᠷᠳᠡᠨᠢᠰᠤᠮᠤ | |
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Close to Alag-Erdene sum center, September 2006 | |
Alag-Erdene District Location in Mongolia | |
| Coordinates: 50°07′02″N 100°02′45″E | |
| Country | Mongolia |
| Province | Khövsgöl Province |
| Population (2005) | |
| • Total | 2,992 |
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