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Zuunmod
Town in Töv Province, Mongolia From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Zuunmod (Mongolian: ᠵᠠᠭᠤᠨᠮᠣᠳᠤ Зуунмод [t͡sʊ́ːɴmɞt]; lit. 'Hundred Trees') is the administrative seat of Mongolia's Töv Province. As of the 2017 census, it had a population of 16,953 and an area of 19.18 km².[1] Zuunmod is located on the south side of Bogd Khan Mountain, 43 kilometres (27 mi) south of the capital city of Ulaanbaatar. Zuunmod was established as the administrative center of Töv Province in 1942. Until that time, the administration of the aimag had been located in Ulaanbaatar.
The significant Battle of Jao Modo took place here in early May 1649, ending with the victory for the Qing dynasty.
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Administrative divisions
The district is divided into six bags, which are:[2]
- Baruun Zuunmod
- Bayankhoshuu
- Lans
- Natsagdorj
- Nomt
- Zuundelger
Livestock
In 2004, Zuunmod officially had roughly 24,000 head of livestock, among them 8,500 goats, 12,000 sheep, 2,000 cattle, about as many horses, and no camels.[3]
Climate
Zuunmod has a dry-winter subarctic climate (Köppen Dwc).
Tourist attractions
Notable residents
- Ganzorigiin Mandakhnaran - Mongolian wrestler
Gallery
Zuunmod Town Hall
Zuunmod church
References
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