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Erdeneburen Soum (Эрдэнэбүрэн Сум)


Erdeneburen Soum Center.  Picture From www.doncroner.com
Erdeneburen Soum Center. Picture From www.doncroner.com

Soum at a Glance

Erdeneburen Soum
Erdeneburen Soum

Origin of Soum Name: The soum's name is roughly translated as "A full set of precious stones".

Population Figures (Taken from 2007 Census)

Total Soum Population: 3,372 (Male Population: 1,614 / Female Population: 1,758)

Soum Center Population: 696

Soum Countryside Population: 2,676

Distance From Aimag Center: 61 km.

Chief Ethnic Group in Soum: Uuld (Өөлд)

Getting There:

The road to Erdeneburen leaves Hovd City from the western edge of town, and crosses the Buyant River on its way out.