Zuunmod ( mn, Зуунмод; , "Hundred Trees") is the administrative seat of
Mongolia's
Töv Province. It has a population of 16,953 (2017) inhabitants and an area of 19.18 square kilometres. Zuunmod is located on the south side of
Bogd Khan Mountain, 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.
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.
National Statistical Office: Livestock count 2004 (in Mongolian), p.109
Climate
Zuunmod has a dry-winter subarctic climate
The subarctic climate (also called subpolar climate, or boreal climate) is a climate with long, cold (often very cold) winters, and short, warm to cool summers. It is found on large landmasses, often away from the moderating effects of an ocean, ge ...
( Köppen ''Dwc'').
Notable residents
* Ganzorigiin Mandakhnaran
Ganzorigiin Mandakhnaran (Mongolian language, Mongolian: ; born 11 May 1986) is a male Mongolian wrestler who competes in the 66 kg category in freestyle wrestling. He was born in Tuv province of Mongolia. He is a two-time world bronze medal ...
- Mongolian wrestler
Gallery
File:ZuunmodTownHall.jpg, Zuunmod Town Hall
File:Togchin temple ruins - Zuunmod (Mongolia).jpg, Togchin Temple ruins
File:ZuunmodChurch.jpg, Zuunmod church
References
Төв аймаг - Зуунмод
Districts of Töv Province
Aimag centers
Populated places in Mongolia
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