Binder, Khentii
Binder District
Биндэр сум ᠪᠢᠨᠳᠦᠷᠰᠤᠮᠤ | |
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 Binder District in Khentii Province | |
| Country | Mongolia |
| Province | Khentii Province |
| Area | |
• Total | 5,386 km2 (2,080 sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (UTC + 8) |
Binder (Mongolian: Биндэр) is a sum (district) of Khentii Province in eastern Mongolia. It is named after Binder Mountain, a prominent local peak that holds deep spiritual and cultural significance, featuring ancient sacred cairns (Binder Ovoo) tied to the region's nomadic heritage. In 2010, its population was 3,455.[1]
Administrative divisions
The district is divided into five bags, which are:[2]
- Bayan-Undur ( Баян-Өндөр)
- Bayangol (Баянгол)
- Delgerkhaan (Дэлгэрхаан)
- Mandalkhaan (Мандалхаан)
- Onon (Онон)
Notable natives
- Dashiin Byambasüren, Prime Minister of Mongolia
- Sengiin Erdene, novelist and writer
References
- ↑ National Census 2010 (sum level divisions)
- ↑ "Resident Population in Mongolia, by Bag/Khoroo". Mongolian Statistical Information Service. Archived from the original on 31 August 2025. Retrieved 28 February 2025.
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