Davst, Uvs
Davst District
Давст сум ᠳᠠᠪᠤᠰᠤᠲᠤᠰᠤᠮᠤ | |
|---|---|
| Country | Mongolia |
| Province | Uvs Province |
| Time zone | UTC+7 (UTC + 7) |
Davst (Mongolian: Давст, salty) is a sum (district) [1]of Uvs Province in western Mongolia, bordering Russia in the north.[2]
The reason it is called "salty" is that there is the biggest natural salt rock deposit in the country. The sum occupies the northern tip of Uvs Nuur which is 5 times saltier than the ocean.
Geography
Davst is the northern most district in Uvs Province. A border crossing to Khandagayty, Russia is located in the sum.
Administrative divisions
The district is divided into three bags, which are:[3]
- Khandgait
- Torkhilog
- Zuunkhuvuu
Notable natives
- Molom Tsend, economist and politician
References
- ^ "Davst (District, Mongolia) - Population Statistics, Charts, Map and Location". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2025-06-05.
- ^ "Google Maps".
- ^ "Resident Population in Mongolia, by Bag/Khoroo". Mongolian Statistical Information Service. Retrieved 28 February 2025.
50°36′46″N 92°24′08″E / 50.61278°N 92.40222°E