Saikhan, Bulgan
Saikhan District
Сайхан сум ᠰᠠᠶᠢᠬᠠᠨᠰᠤᠮᠤ | |
|---|---|
| Country | Mongolia |
| Province | Bulgan Province |
| Area | |
• Total | 1,012 km2 (391 sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (UTC + 8) |
Saikhan (Mongolian: Сайхан, romanized: Saikhan, lit. 'beautiful') is a sum (district) of Bulgan Province in northern Mongolia. In 2009, its population was 3,747.[1]
Geography
The district has a total area of 1,012 km2.[2]
Administrative divisions
The district is divided into six bags, which are:[3]
- Ikh Khuremt
- Khulij
- Manuult
- Saikhan-Ovoo
- Ugalz
- Undrakh
Notable natives
Judoka Naidangiin Tüvshinbayar, Mongolia's first Olympic gold medalist, hails from Saikhan.
References
- ^ Bulgan Aimag Statistical Office: Annual Report 2009 Archived July 22, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Rashaant". Mongolia Guide. Retrieved 30 April 2025.
- ^ "Resident Population in Mongolia, by Bag/Khoroo". Mongolian Statistical Information Service. Retrieved 28 February 2025.
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