Sharyngol, Darkhan-Uul

Sharyngol District Шарынгол сум ᠱᠠᠷ᠎ᠠ ᠶᠢᠨᠭᠣᠣᠯᠰᠤᠮᠤ
District
Interactive map of Sharyngol District
Country	Mongolia
Province	Darkhan-Uul Province
Area
• Total	160.6 km2 (62.0 sq mi)
Elevation	881 m (2,890 ft)
Population
• Total	7,795
• Density	50.54/km2 (130.9/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+8 (UTC + 8)

Sharyngol (Mongolian: Шарынгол; ᠱᠠᠷ᠎ᠠ ᠶᠢᠨ ᠭᠣᠤᠯ) is a sum (district) of Darkhan-Uul Province in northern Mongolia. The 2010 population census estimated population for Sharyngol is 7,795, being one of the most populous cities in northern Mongolia.

Population

Sharyngol has shown a decrease in population since the 2000 population census, decreasing from 8,902 (2000) to 7,795 (2010). Sharyngol is the second most populated city in the Darkhan-Uul Province after the capital Darkhan.

Climate and Geography

Sharyngol is largely a cold city, with hot summers and very cold winters. situated in the north of Mongolia, the terrain in Sharyngol is largely surrounded by mountains; in the south of the Darkhan-Uul Province, it is located 218 km (135 miles) from the capital Ulaanbaatar.

Administrative divisions

The district is divided into three bags, which are:

• Darkhan
• Khairkhan
• Sanjint

Economy

Sharyngol is notable for the Sharyn Gol Coal Mine, which has been in operation since its opening in 1965.

Soviet influence in the area is noticeable, including architecture, cars, and widespread usage of Cyrillic.

Tourist attractions

• Sharyngol Cultural Center
• Sharyngol Mosque
• Sharyngol Museum

References

49°14′48″N 106°25′31″E / 49.24667°N 106.42528°E / 49.24667; 106.42528