From Hovd Travel in Mongolia
Myangad Soum (Мянгад Сум)
Soum at a Glance
Origin of Soum Name: Myangad soum is named after the Myangad ethnic group who lives there.
Population Figures (Taken from 2007 Census)
Total Soum Population: 3,662 (Male Population: 1,815 / Female Population: 1,847)
Soum Center Population: 713
Soum Countryside Population: 2,949
Distance From Aimag Center: 41 km.
Chief Ethnic Group in Soum: Myangad (Мянгад)
Getting There:
Myangad soum is north of Hovd City, along the same paved road that first passes through Buyant soum. Myangad is 16 kilometers farther than Buyant, just across the Hovd River. Daily rides to Myangad can be found across the main entrance of the Black Market for 2,500T one-way. The vehicles will not have signs in the windshield, so you will need to ask around.
Within Myangad soum is Altan Khukhii (Алтан Хөхий), one of the 8 sacred mountains of Mongolia. This is a sacred holy mountain that the Zuungarian King Galdan Boshogt used to pray at before going to battle. It is a custom now that the Mongolian president must visit each of Mongolia's holy mountains during the term of his presidency. Sutai Mountain (Сутай), which is half in Hovd aimag and half in Govi-Altai aimag is another of Mongolia's holy mountains.
On March 24, 2009, Myangad soum experienced a good omen when twin camels were born to a local herder named J. Ganbat. A sign of good luck, ancient traditions called for the area's highest authorities to be informed.
