Tariat
Tariat District
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Tariat District in Arkhangai Province | |
| Country | Mongolia |
| Province | Arkhangai Province |
| Area | |
• Total | 3,800 km2 (1,500 sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (UTC + 8) |
Tariat (/ˈtæriət/; Mongolian: Тариат [tʰɛ́rʲɛtʰ]) is a district of Arkhangai Province in central Mongolia. As of 2009 it had a population of 5,086 (mainly Chalcha), 644 of whom lived in the village of Tariat.
Geography
Tariat is located 195 kilometres (121 mi) northwest of Tsetserleg, the capital of the province. To west of the town is Khorgo-Terkhiin Tsagaan Nuur National Park, noted for its striking crater Khorgo.[1][2]
The Chuluut River flows through the district. In 1977 the Soviet geologist Kavel discovered rock images along the river.[3]
Administrative divisions
The district is divided into seven bags, which are:[4]
- Altaid
- Buuruljuut
- Khorgo
- Murun
- Suman
- Terkh
- Tsagaannuur
Education
The school in Tariat was attended by the Mongolian Social Democratic Party politician Radnaasümbereliin Gonchigdorj.[5]
References
- ^ Werner Elstner: Mongolei (in German). Berlin 1993, p. 161.
- ^ S. Tsedensodnom; M. Bulgantsetseg; Ts. Jargalsaikhan (2006). "Untouched Landscapes of Mongolia". p. 54.
- ^ Damdinsürengiin Tseveendorj (2004). "Petroglyphs of Javkhlant Mountain". Shinjlekh Ukhaany Akademi. p. 112.
- ^ "Resident Population in Mongolia, by Bag/Khoroo". Mongolian Statistical Information Service. Retrieved 28 February 2025.
- ^ "Mongol Ulsyn Ikh Khural, 1996-2000". Montsame. p. 18.
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