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(Redirected from Darkhan-Uul) Province (aimag) of Mongolia Province in Mongolia
Darkhan-Uul Province Дархан-Уул аймаг
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Province
DarkhanDarkhan
Flag of Darkhan-Uul ProvinceFlagCoat of arms of Darkhan-Uul ProvinceCoat of arms
Coordinates: 49°30′N 106°15′E / 49.500°N 106.250°E / 49.500; 106.250
CountryMongolia
Established1994 (1994)
CapitalDarkhan
Area
 • Total3,275 km (1,264 sq mi)
Elevation1,049 m (3,442 ft)
Population
 • Total101,879
 • Density31/km (81/sq mi)
GDP
 • TotalMNT 756 billion
US$ 0.2 billion (2022)
 • Per capitaMNT 7,222,080
US$ 2,312 (2022)
Time zoneUTC+8
Area code+976 (0)137
ISO 3166 codeMN-037
Vehicle registrationДА_
Websitedarkhan.gov.mn

Darkhan-Uul (Mongolian: Дархан-Уул, literally Blacksmith Mountain) is one of the 21 aimags (provinces) of Mongolia. It is located in the northern part of the country.

History

The city Darkhan was founded on October 17, 1961, as a second industrial center to reduce migration pressure on the capital, Ulaanbaatar. To achieve this, the existing sum (district) of the same name was dissolved, and its territory managed by the city authorities.

The Darkhan-Uul Province, comprising four sums, was carved out of the Selenge Province in 1994.

Geography

The province has a total area of 3,270 km.

Demographics

As of 2017, the province has a total population of more than 110,000 people.

Economy

Agriculture

Darkhan Uul Aimag is situated in the agricultural heartland of Mongolia and is a major agricultural producer in the country, with rich resources for agricultural development. Located at a low altitude, this area has a warmer climate than the rest of the country. The Kharaa River basin offers favorable natural climatic conditions for the cultivation of cereals, vegetables, and especially potatoes. There are 35 agricultural companies and co-operatives in Darkhan Uul Aimag. This area comprises 30,000 hectares of soil suitable for arable farming and 1287.8 thousand hectares for vegetable farming. Despite the development of the urban economy, local people continue to engage in livestock herding, with approximately 130,000 head of livestock in the province.

Administrative subdivisions

Sums of Darkhan-Uul
The sums of Darkhan-Uul Aimag
Sum Mongolian Population
(2002) 		Population
(2004) 		Population
(2006) 		Population
(2008) 		Population
(2009) 		Area
(km) 		Density
(/km)
Darkhan* Дархан 70,029 74,275 73,457 75,104 74,454 103 722.85
Khongor Хонгор 5,628 5,390 5,404 5,115 5,603 2,533 2.21
Orkhon Орхон 3,435 2,913 2,932 3,076 3,185 478 6.66
Sharyngol* Шарынгол 8,376 7,848 7,634 7,798 8,116 160.6 50.54

- urban settlement

Transport

Darkhan is the point where the side line to Erdenet forks off the main line of the Trans-Mongolian Railway.

References

  1. "GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT, by region, aimags and the Capital". www.1212.mn. Mongolian Statistical Information Service. Retrieved 2023-12-06.
  2. "Darkhan City in Darkhan-Uul". Escape to Mongolia. Retrieved 10 September 2024.
  3. Buyanjargal (5 April 2017). "Political system". Mongolian National News Agency. Retrieved 10 December 2024.
  4. B., Oyundelger (31 January 2017). "Issues of heat energy and water supply of Darkhan-Uul discussed". Mongolian National News Agency. Retrieved 17 December 2024.
  5. М, Самбууням (6 April 2023). "Forest Resources in Darkhan-Uul Aimag". Mongolian National News Agency. Retrieved 10 December 2024.
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