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Mankhan Soum (Манхан Сум)
Soum at a Glance
Mankhan Soum
Origin of Soum Name: The soum's name means "having a white color".
Population Figures (Taken from 2007 Census)
Total Soum Population: 4,526 (Male Population: 2,281 / Female Population: 2,245)
Soum Center Population: 1,258
Soum Countryside Population: 3,268
Distance From Aimag Center: 80 km.
Chief Ethnic Group in Soum: Zakhchin (Захчин)
Getting There:
For much of the way, the road to Mankhan is the main road that connects Hovd City to Ulaanbaatar. During the 80 km drive you will pass Khar Us Nuur and Jargalant Khairkhan Mountain on your left.
Cave Paintings at Tsenkheriin Agui (Цэнхэрийн Агуй)
Mankhan soum's must-see attractions are the 15,000 year-old cave paintings at Tsenkheriin Agui. For a more detailed write-up of the caves, follow the link provided.
Entrance to the Cave
