Arkhangai

The province extends across 55,313 square kilometers of mountainous terrain, featuring the northern slopes of the Khangai Mountains at an average elevation of 2,414 meters.

Established in 1931 as one of Mongolia's 21 administrative divisions, Arkhangai Province has developed into a structured territory with 19 administrative villages and 99 subdistricts.

The province contains numerous archaeological sites including ancient tombs, Kheregsuur funerary monuments, old city ruins, statues, and petroglyphs throughout its landscape.

Tsetserleg, the provincial capital located 521 kilometers from Ulaanbaatar, serves as the administrative center for the region's 95,253 residents.

The region maintains Mongolia's second-largest livestock population, with approximately 2,679,200 domestic animals including yaks, khainags, sheep, and horses grazing its territories.

GPS coordinates: 47.86265,101.03163

Latest update: March 3, 2025 08:29