Altai, Khovd


Altai is a sum of Khovd Province in western of Mongolia. It is 310 km away from the city of Khovd.
WWW altai.kho.gov.mn

History

In 1968 a research team investigated 31 monuments dated to the Bronze and Early Iron Age near the border of Altai and Üyench sums.

Geography

At a total area of 13,144 km2, the district is the largest by area in the province. It is also the southern most district in the province.

Administrative divisions

The district is divided into four bags, which are:
  • Altangadas
  • Barlag
  • Bodonch
  • Takhilt