Darkhan-Uul Province
Province of Mongolia
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Darkhan-Uul (Mongolian: Дархан-Уул [tárχəɴ‿ʊ́ːɬ]; lit. 'Mount Blacksmith') is one of the 21 provinces of Mongolia. It is located in the northern part of the country.
Darkhan-Uul Province
Дархан-Уул аймаг ᠳᠠᠷᠬᠠᠨᠠᠭᠤᠯᠠᠠᠶᠢᠮᠠᠭ | |
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| Coordinates: 49°30′N 106°15′E | |
| Country | Mongolia |
| Established | 1994 |
| Capital | Darkhan |
| Area | |
• Total | 3,275 km2 (1,264 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,049 m (3,442 ft) |
| Population (2017) | |
• Total | 101,879 |
| • Density | 31.11/km2 (80.57/sq mi) |
| GDP | |
| • Total | MNT 756 billion US$ 0.2 billion (2022) |
| • Per capita | MNT 7,222,080 US$ 2,312 (2022) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 |
| Area code | +976 (0)137 |
| ISO 3166 code | MN-037 |
| Vehicle registration | ДА_ |
| Website | darkhan |
History
The city Darkhan was founded on 17 October 1961 within Selenge Province as a second industrial center to reduce migration pressure on the capital, Ulaanbaatar.[2]
The Darkhan City was carved out of the Selenge Province in 1994 and was upgraded to Darkhan-Uul Province according to the Law on the Administrative Units of Mongolia and their Governance, which was passed through Parliament Resolution 32 of 1994.[3]
Geography
The province has a total area of 3,270 km2.[4] It is located at an elevation of 707 meters above sea level. The land of the province is agricultural (71.0%), forest (22.4%), water (0.7%) and other use (1.5%).[3]
Climate
The maximum temperature is 42.6°C in July and the minimum temperature is -43.7°C in January. The average annual precipitation is 310–320 mm.[3]
Administrative subdivisions
| Sum | Mongolian | Population (2002) |
Population (2004) |
Population (2006) |
Population (2008) |
Population (2009) |
Area (km2) |
Density (/km2) |
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| Darkhan* | Дархан | 70,029 | 74,275 | 73,457 | 75,104 | 74,454 | 103 | 722.85 |
| Khongor | Хонгор | 5,628 | 5,390 | 5,404 | 5,115 | 5,603 | 2,533 | 2.21 |
| Orkhon | Орхон | 3,435 | 2,913 | 2,932 | 3,076 | 3,185 | 478 | 6.66 |
| Sharyngol* | Шарынгол | 8,376 | 7,848 | 7,634 | 7,798 | 8,116 | 160.6 | 50.54 |
* - urban settlement
Demographics
Economy
In 2018, the province contributed to 1.36% of the total national GDP of Mongolia.[7]
Agriculture
Darkhan Uul Aimag is situated in the agricultural heartland of Mongolia and is a major agricultural producer in the country, with rich resources for agricultural development. Located at a low altitude, this area has a warmer climate than the rest of the country. The Kharaa River basin offers favorable natural climatic conditions for the cultivation of cereals, vegetables, and especially potatoes. There are 35 agricultural companies and co-operatives in Darkhan Uul Aimag. This area comprises 30,000 hectares of soil suitable for arable farming and 1287.8 thousand hectares for vegetable farming. Despite the development of the urban economy, local people continue to engage in livestock herding, with approximately 130,000 head of livestock in the province.[citation needed]
Manufacturing
The province has metal and steel factory, cement factory, heavy machinery, leather processing factory, meat processing factory, chemical manufacturing facilities and warehouse for crude oil products.[3]
Culture and Recreation
Located in the heart of Darkhan city, My Mongolia Park has become a focal point for both leisure and community life in the province. Since its opening in 2007, the park has grown into a 28-hectare green space where families gather for seasonal festivals, outdoor concerts, and weekend picnics. A miniature railway, introduced in 2021, offers rides through landscaped gardens, while modern playgrounds and open lawns provide year-round recreation.
The adjacent My Mongolia Park Stadium, completed in 2022, hosts regional football matches and athletics competitions, reflecting Darkhan-Uul’s ambition to develop modern sports infrastructure alongside its cultural venues.[8]
Transport
Darkhan is the point where the side line to Erdenet forks off the main line of the Trans-Mongolian Railway.
