Bayankhongor

Provincial capital of Bayankhongor Province, Mongolia

District in Mongolia

Bayankhongor (Mongolian: Баянхонгор, lit. 'rich soft, or rich sweetheart') is the capital of the Bayankhongor Province (aimag) in Mongolia. The administration of the Bayankhongor Sum (district) is also located in the same place. The city is at an elevation of 1859 m above sea level, and has a population of 26,252 (2006).

Climate

Bayankhongor experiences a cold semi-arid climate (Köppen BSk) with long, dry, very cold winters and short, warm summers.

Administration

^* city area data in referenced sources are inconsistent.

^** Shargaljuut is an urban-type settlement under Bayankhongor sum jurisdiction. Shargaljuut is located 54 km NE from Bayankhongor city.

Transportation

The Bayankhongor Airport (BVN/ZMBH) has two runways, one of them paved.

References

1. КЛИМАТ БАЯНХОНГОРА (in Russian). Pogoda.ru.net. Retrieved 4 January 2015.
2. "Bayankhongor Climate Normals 1962-1990". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved January 14, 2013.
3. "World Meteorological Organization Climate Normals for 1991–2020". World Meteorological Organization. Retrieved 2 August 2023.
4. "Bayankhongor Aimag Statistical Office 2006 annual report: bag population" (PDF).^{[dead link]}