Khyalganat

Khyalganat (Mongolian: Хялганат) is an urban-type settlement or village (Mongolian: тосгон) in Khangal sum (district) of Bulgan Province in northern Mongolia.

Khyalganat population is 3,100 (end of 2006),[1] 3,264 (end of 2008).[2]

Geography

Khyalganat is placed on Selenge river left bank, 25 km North from Khangal sum center and 25 km East from Selenge sum center. Erdenet city is 60 km South from Khyalganat (via Khangal sum center).

Economy

"Khyalganat" factory was set up in 1972 for the forest logging and sawmilling operations.[3] In the last few years, that industry has not been working to full capacity, thus, the unemployment has increased greatly.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 Rural Poverty Redaction Programme: semi-annual report 2007
  2. ↑ Bulgan Aimag Statistical Office: Annual Report 2008
  3. ↑ Invest Mongolia site

Coordinates: 49°30′26″N 104°17′13″E / 49.50722°N 104.28694°E / 49.50722; 104.28694


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