Ulaankhus
Ulaankhus is a district of Bayan-Ölgii Province in western Mongolia. The seat of the district is Bilüü, situated west of Ölgii, and from Ulaanbaatar. It is primarily inhabited by ethnic Kazakhs. As of 2014, it had a population of 8,010.
History
Historically, Ulaankhus was settled by Kazakhs who moved to the northern side of the Altai Mountains. In 1922, Sherushy khoshuun with the canter in Akbalshyk, currently Bilüü, was established. In 1922, it was split into Sherushy and Shebaraigyr, and in 1925 into Sherushy, Shebaraigyr, Botakara, and Zhantekey. These khoshuuns belonged to Khovd Province. In 1938, Sherushy khoshuun was renamed Ulaankhus sum. In 1940, Bayan-Ölgii Province was established, and the sum was subordinated to this province.Geography
Ulaankhus sum borders the Altai Republic of Russia to the north, Tsagaannuur to the northeast, Bugat to the east, Sagsai to the southeast, Altay Prefecture of Xinjiang, China to the southwest, and Tsengel to the west. The sum is covered by hills and mountains, with 90% of the area lying at altitudes above. The highest point is the Besbogda Mountain.The sum contains the Tsengel Khairkhan mountain, with an elevation of. The Khovd River flows through the district, flowing through the town of Bilüü.
Administrative divisions
The district is divided into 11 bags, which are:- Bayanzurkh
- Biluu-1
- Biluu-2
- Dayan
- Ikh Oigor
- Khukh Adar
- Khukh Khutul
- Khuljaa
- Mongol Gol
- Sogoog
- Ulaan Ereg