Shiveegovi
District in Govisümber Province, Mongolia
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Shiweegowi (Mongolian: Шивээговь, [ɕiˈw̜eˑɢœw̜ʲ]) is a sum (district) of Govisümber Province in central Mongolia. In 2014, its population was 3,198.[1]
Shiveegovi District
Шивээговь сум Shiweegowi sum ᠰᠢᠪᠡᠭᠡᠩᠭ᠋ᠣᠪᠢᠰᠤᠮᠤ | |
|---|---|
| Country | Mongolia |
| Province | Govisümber Province |
| Area | |
• Total | 857.55 km2 (331.10 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (UTC + 8) |
| Postal code | 42031-42032 |
| Climate | BSk |
| Website | shiveegovi.gs.gov.mn |
Geography
Shiveegovi is the smallest district in Govisümber Province. It has a total area of 860 km2.[2]
Economy
The district is home to Shivee-Ovoo Coal Mine. It also houses a coal preparation plant which was commissioned in 2019. The plant processes coal from Erdenes Tavan Tolgoi JSC.[3]
Transport
The town is served by a railway station on the Trans-Mongolian Railway.