Kharkhorin
In this article we are going to explore in detail Kharkhorin and its impact on different aspects of our lives. Kharkhorin is a topic that has aroused great interest in recent years, and its importance has been reflected in numerous investigations and studies. From its influence in the social sphere to its relevance in the field of technology, Kharkhorin plays a fundamental role that we cannot ignore. Throughout this article, we will discuss how Kharkhorin has evolved over time and how it continues to shape our environment today. In addition, we will explore the ethical and moral implications that Kharkhorin carries, as well as the possible future perspectives that open up as we continue to discover more about this phenomenon.
Kharkhorin
Хархорин ᠬᠠᠷᠠᠬᠣᠷᠢᠨ | |
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Town | |
 View of Kharkhorin | |
  Kharkhorin Location in Mongolia | |
| Coordinates: 47°11′50″N 102°49′26″E / 47.19722°N 102.82389°E | |
| Country | Mongolia |
| Province | Övörkhangai |
| Sum | Kharkhorin |
| Population (2017) | |
• Total | 14,765 |
| Time zone | UTC+8 |
Kharkhorin (Mongolian: Хархорин) is a town and sum (district) center in Övörkhangai Province in Mongolia. The sum population was 13,828 (1994), 13,964 (2000), and 14,765 (2017). The population of Kharkhorin town itself was 14,765 in 2017 and covered an area of 20.5 km2.
Kharkhorin is located at the lower end of the upper valley of the Orkhon River which is included within UNESCO's World Heritage Site Orkhon Valley Cultural Landscape. The location marks the easternmost foothills of the Khangai Mountains, where they meet the rolling steppe of central Mongolia.
Nearby are the ruins of the ancient town of Karakorum (also known as Kharkhorum or Qara Qorum) which, for a short time, served as the capital of the Mongol Empire under Ogedei Khan. Another Kharkhorin landmark is Erdene Zuu Monastery and its famous phallic rock. The important Paleolithic archaeological site of Moiltyn-am is located near the bridge over the Orkhon River, just west of the settlement. A modern resort is south of Kharkhorin at Khujirt on the Orkhon River.
Kharkhorin's principal sources of income are tourism and agriculture. Water from the Orkhon River serves to irrigate crops on the large plain east of the town.
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Climate
Kharkhorin has a dry-winter warm-summer continental climate (Köppen Dwb).
| Climate data for Kharkhorin, 1993–2010 | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | −10.9 (12.4) |
−5.7 (21.7) |
1.6 (34.9) |
11.1 (52.0) |
18.1 (64.6) |
23.0 (73.4) |
24.5 (76.1) |
22.8 (73.0) |
17.7 (63.9) |
8.8 (47.8) |
−1.0 (30.2) |
−8.6 (16.5) |
8.5 (47.2) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | −21.9 (−7.4) |
−18.1 (−0.6) |
−10.9 (12.4) |
−2.3 (27.9) |
4.2 (39.6) |
9.7 (49.5) |
12.5 (54.5) |
10.4 (50.7) |
4.5 (40.1) |
−3.5 (25.7) |
−12.2 (10.0) |
−19.1 (−2.4) |
−3.9 (25.0) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 3.7 (0.15) |
3.0 (0.12) |
8.2 (0.32) |
13.7 (0.54) |
28.4 (1.12) |
61.6 (2.43) |
80.4 (3.17) |
51.0 (2.01) |
22.1 (0.87) |
13.1 (0.52) |
7.0 (0.28) |
4.3 (0.17) |
296.5 (11.7) |
| Average precipitation days | 4.8 | 4.3 | 6.7 | 7.2 | 10.0 | 14.1 | 15.9 | 13.5 | 8.0 | 6.1 | 5.4 | 4.9 | 100.9 |
| Source: World Meteorological Organization[1] | |||||||||||||
Administrative divisions
The district is divided into eight bags, which are:[2]
- Erdenetolgoi
- Gangan-Orkhon
- Jalbaa
- Nariin Khur
- Ongotson-Ukhaa
- Orkhon
- Shankh
- Vangiin-Ovoo
Infrastructure
Tourist attractions
Transportation
The Kharkhorin Airport (KHR/ZMHH) has one unpaved runway and is served by regular flights from and to Ulaanbaatar. The district has a 8.2-km of paved road within the district center.[3]
Notable natives
- Batjargalyn Batbayar, politician
References
- ^ "World Weather Information Service – Kharkhorin". World Meteorological Organization. Retrieved November 12, 2022.
- ^ "Resident Population in Mongolia, by Bag/Khoroo". Mongolian Statistical Information Service. Retrieved 28 February 2025.
- ^ Ministry of Energy for the Asian Development Bank (April 2023). "Mongolia: Supporting Renewable Energy Development" (PDF). Asian Development Bank. Retrieved 15 February 2025.
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