Galshar, Khentii
Galshar District
Галшар сум ᠭᠠᠯᠰᠢᠷᠰᠤᠮᠤ | |
|---|---|
Galshar District in Khentii Province | |
| Country | Mongolia |
| Province | Khentii Province |
| Area | |
• Total | 6,676 km2 (2,578 sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (UTC + 8) |
Galshar (Mongolian: Галшар, also Gal-Shar, Buyant) is a sum (district) of Khentii Province in eastern Mongolia. Sum center former location was 41 33 49 16N 110 46 04 16 E. In 2010, its population was 1,807.[1]
History
In 1931, the district was divided into Galshar and Buyant districts. However, in 1979 they were both reunified.[2]
Geography
Galshar is the southern most district in Khentii Province. It is also the third largest district in the province.
Administrative divisions
The district is divided into six bags, which are:[3]
- Arvin (Арвин)
- Bayanbadral (Баянбадрал)
- Buyantbulag (Буянтбулаг)
- Jargalant (Жаргалант)
- Sangiindalai (Сангийн далай)
- Och (Оч)
References
- ^ National Census 2010 (sum level divisions)
- ^ "About us". Mongoliam Government. Retrieved 1 February 2026.
- ^ "Resident Population in Mongolia, by Bag/Khoroo". Mongolian Statistical Information Service. Retrieved 28 February 2025.
46°14′28″N 110°50′29″E / 46.24111°N 110.84139°E