Sagsai () is a sum (district) of

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in western

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. It is primarily inhabited by ethnic

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(Altaic Kazakhs). As of 2014 it had a population of 4945 people. The district is home to a large number of eagle hunters who use

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to hunt foxes and hares. Each year, Sagsai hosts the Altai Kazakh Eagle Festival and Sagsai Golden Eagle Festival on the last weekend of September to celebrate its heritage.

Administrative divisions

The district is divided into seven

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, which are: * Dayan * Dund Uul * Khag * Tsagaan Asgat * Umnu Gol * Uujim * Yamaat

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