Sainshand (; ) is the capital of Dornogovi Province in

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. It is located in the eastern

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steppe, on the Trans-Mongolian Railway.

Administration

The territory of Sainshand sum consists of 5 ''bags'' (communes). The first three ''bags'' make up the main part of the city, ''Övör'' (Southern), the fourth ''bag'' is the ''Ar'' (Northern) part, and the fifth ''bag'' is the remote oil production settlement Züünbayan, south from the main part of the city.

Geography

The northern and southern parts are divided by a range of hills. The main Dornogovi Province institutions are located in the southern part of the city. The district has a total area of 2,300 km².

Population

The city has a population of 25,450 (2021 census), 19,548 (2006, est.Dorngovi aimag statistic service annual report 2006
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Climate

Sainshand experiences a

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''BWk'') with long, very dry, very cold winters and short, hot summers.

Infrastructure

* Gobi Solar Power Plant * Sainshand Wind FarmMongolian Wind Farm of 55 MW Starts Commercial Operation
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Tourist attractions

* Central Library of Dornogovi Province * Danzanravjaa Museum, a museum dedicated to the 19th century monastic and literary figure Danzanravjaa, a prominent leader of the

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(Red Hat) school of

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Transport

The railway station on the Trans-Mongolian Railway is found in the northern part. A long section to the west contains the ruins of an abandoned Soviet military base.

References

External links

Saynshand at young-0.com
{{Provincial capitals of Mongolia