Mandalgovi
Mandalgovi is the capital of the Dundgovi Province of Mongolia, about 300 km south of Ulaanbaatar on the border of the Gobi Desert. It has 10,506 inhabitants, 10,299. The city administrative unit's official name is Saintsagaan sum.
History
Mandalgovi was originally a village when it consisted only of 40 yurts. In 1942, it was gained status as a town.Climate
Mandalgovi has a cold [arid climate] with warm summers and frigid winters. Most precipitation falls in the summer as rain. Winters are very dry.Administrative divisions
The district is divided into nine bags, which are:- Airag
- Arvijih
- Borjigon
- Dalai
- Mandal
- Naran
- Narlag
- Tevsh
- Uizen
Tourist attractions
- Museum of Dundgovi Province
Infrastructure
- Mandalgovi–Ulaanbaatar Transmission Line
Transportation