Dalandsadgad
Dalandsadgad Даланзадгад |
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City and aimag administration in Dalandsadgad |
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Country: | Mongolia | |
Aimag : | Ömnö-Gobi | |
Coordinates: | 43 ° 34 ' N , 104 ° 26' E | |
Height: | 1590 m | |
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Beeline: | 540 km | |
Residents: | 17,000 | |
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Dalandsadgad ( Mongolian Даланзадгад ) is a city in southern Mongolia . With around 17,000 inhabitants, it is the capital of the Ömnö-Gobi-Aimag province .
geography
The city is located at an altitude of 1590 meters around 540 kilometers south of the Mongolian capital Ulan Bator . In addition, the city is close to the border with the People's Republic of China .
traffic
To the northwest of the city is Gurwan Saichan Airport with an unpaved runway and, since 2007, a paved runway. The latter is the second longest in Mongolia after Chingghis Khan Airport in Ulan Bator. From there, domestic flights are carried out to the capital Ulan Bator.
tourism
The city is a frequent destination for tourists who visit the region's scenic attractions from here. The most popular destination is the Gobi Gurwan Saichan National Park, 30 km away, with the Geier Gorge and numerous tourist ger camps.
Culture
Dalandsadgad has a theater, a museum on the South Gobi Desert and, since 2009, a children's center.
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climate
With an average temperature of 4.6 ° C, the city is one of the mildest places in Mongolia. In summer up to 39 ° C can be reached, while in winter the temperatures can drop to -37 ° C.
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Average monthly temperatures and rainfall for Dalanzadgad
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