Arvaikheer
Arvaikheer, also spelt Arwaiheer (Mongolian: Арвайхээр, [arw̜æˑˈçeːr]; "Barley Steppe") is the capital of Övörkhangai Aimag (province) and one of the most central points of Mongolia.
Arvaikheer District
Арвайхээр сум Arwaiheer sum ᠠᠷᠪᠠᠶᠢᠬᠡᠭᠡᠷᠰᠤᠮᠤ | |
|---|---|
| Official Cyrillic transcription(s) | |
| • Mongolian Cyrillic | Арвайхээр сум |
| Classical Mongolian transcription(s) | |
| • Mongolian script | ᠠᠷᠪᠠᠶᠢᠬᠡᠭᠡᠷᠰᠤᠮᠤ |
Sports' Palace | |
Arvaikheer District | |
| Coordinates: 46°15′58″N 102°46′40″E | |
| Country | Mongolia |
| Province | Övörkhangai Province |
| Area | |
| • Total | 173 km2 (67 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,817 m (5,961 ft) |
| Population (2017) | |
| • Total | 29,420 |
| • Density | 170/km2 (440/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (UTC + 8) |
| Area code | +976 (0) 132 |
| Vehicle registration | ӨВ_ |
| Climate | BSk |
It is a centre for traditional crafts, goat herding and equestrian sports, and hosts a large regional horse festival every year. Arvaikheer has a population of 19,058 (2000 census), 23,298 (2004 est.), 24,954 (2006 est.), 25,622 (2008 est.). Arvaikheer is by far the largest town in the aimag.
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