Guchin-Us (, meaning is Thirty water) is a sum (district) of

Övörkhangai Province Övörkhangai (; " South Khangai") is one of the 21 aimags (provinces) of Mongolia. Its capital is Arvaikheer. The Shankh Monastery, one of the oldest and most important monasteries, is located in this province, as well as Erdene Zuu monast ...

in southern

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. It had an estimated 2,260 inhabitants in 2008. The town of ''Arguut'', 104 km from the Province capital

Arvaikheer Arvaikheer, also spelt Arwaiheer (, ; "Barley Steppe") is the capital of Övörkhangai Aimag (province) and one of the most central points of Mongolia. It is a centre for traditional crafts, goat herding and equestrian sports, and hosts a lar ...

, is the administrative center of the soum, but mostly it is called "Guchin Us" as well. There are several prehistoric rock paintings and buddhist inscriptions in the north-east of the town, close to the unpaved road to Arvaikheer.

Administrative divisions

The district is divided into four

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, which are: * Argalant * Arguit * Guchin * Khuuvur

References

Districts of Övörkhangai Province {{Mongolia-geo-stub