Jargalant, Bayankhongor
Jargalant Sum
Жаргалант сум ᠵᠢᠷᠭᠠᠯᠠᠩᠲᠤᠰᠤᠮᠤ | |
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| Country | Mongolia |
| Province | Bayankhongor Province |
| Area | |
• Total | 4,174.53 km2 (1,611.80 sq mi) |
| Population (2021) | |
• Total | 2,950 |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (UTC + 8) |
Jargalant (Mongolian: Жаргалант), also known as Baidrag (Mongolian: Байдраг), is a sum (district) of Bayankhongor Province in southern Mongolia. It is bordered by Zag sum to the west, Gurvanbulag sum to the northwest, Khangai sum of Arkhangai province and Chuluut sum to the northeast, and Galuut and Bömbögör sums to the east and south, respectively.
The northern part of the district includes portions of the Untaa Yamaat mountain range. The eastern section features the Egi Pass, while the southern boundary lies approximately 2.7 km south of the southern shore of Davsan Lake. The western boundary is marked by the Zag River.
Jargalant sum is administratively divided into four bag (subdistricts): Nam Tolgoi bag, Ulziit Heights bag, Crossing Spring team, and Emeel Togol bag.