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{{Short description|District and provincial capital of Bulgan Province, Mongolia}}
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'''Bulgan''' ({{lang-mn|Булган}}) is a town, administrative centre of [[Bulgan Province|Bulgan]] province of [[Mongolia]]. Bulgan [[Sums of Mongolia|sum]] has a population of 11,984 (2005, town proper 10,878<ref>[http://mauc.org.mn/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=59&Itemid=90 Bulgan City Review]{{dead link|date=November 2016 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>), 12,323 (2008),<ref name="Report2008">[http://www.statis.mn/portal/content_files/comppmedia/cdoc0x244.doc Bulgan Aimag Statistical Office: Annual Report 2008] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110722220429/http://www.statis.mn/portal/content_files/comppmedia/cdoc0x244.doc |date=2011-07-22 }}</ref> town proper has a population of 11,198 (2008).<ref name="Report2008" /> It is located at the site of the former Daichin Wangiin Khüree monastery at an elevation of {{convert|1208|m|ft|0}} and {{convert|468|km|mi|0}} from [[Ulaanbaatar]].

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'''Bulgan''' (Mongol: Булган) is a town, administrative centre of [[Bulgan Province|Bulgan]] province of [[Mongolia]]. Bulgan [[Sums of Mongolia|sum]] has a population of 11,984 (2005, town proper 10,878<ref>[http://mauc.org.mn/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=59&Itemid=90 Bulgan City Review]</ref>), 12,323(2008),<ref name="Report2008">[http://www.statis.mn/portal/content_files/comppmedia/cdoc0x244.doc Bulgan Aimag Statistical Office: Annual Report 2008]</ref> town proper has a population of 11,198 (2008).<ref name="Report2008" /> It is located at the site of the former Daichin Wangiin Khüree monastery at an elevation of {{convert|1208|m|ft|0}} and {{convert|468|km|mi|0}} from [[Ulan Bator]].
[[File:Bulgan1.jpg|thumb|High street]]
[[File:Bulgan2.jpg|thumb|Residential area.]]
[[File:Bulgan2.jpg|thumb|Residential area.]]
[[File:UranUul.jpg|thumb|View to Uran Uul.]]
[[File:UranUul.jpg|thumb|View to Uran Uul.]]
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A former military point in the south of Bulgan, which was founded in 1921, was transformed into a museum. One of its buildings, which was used as a shop before 1921, dates from 1668.<ref name="Michael Kohn 2008">Michael Kohn: ''Mongolia.'' London 2008, S. 146.</ref>
A former military point in the south of Bulgan, which was founded in 1921, was transformed into a museum. One of its buildings, which was used as a shop before 1921, dates from 1668.<ref name="Michael Kohn 2008">Michael Kohn: ''Mongolia.'' London 2008, S. 146.</ref>


There is another sightworthy museum in the center of town. Its most interessting part is a display on Mongolia's first man in space, J. Gurragchaa, who was born in Bulgan Aimag in 1947.<ref name="Marion Wisotzki 2010"/>
There is another sightworthy museum in the center of town. Its most interesting part is a display on Mongolia's first man in space, J. Gurragchaa, who was born in Bulgan Aimag in 1947.<ref name="Marion Wisotzki 2010"/>


The mausoleum of Khatanbaatar Magsarjav, a national hero who liberated the Mongolian town of [[Khovd]] from the Chinese in 1912, can be seen on a hill in the southwest of Bulgan.<ref>Marion Wisotzki: ''Mongolei.'' Berlin 2010, S. 221</ref>
The mausoleum of [[Khatanbaatar Magsarjav]], a national hero who liberated the Mongolian town of [[Khovd (city)|Khovd]] from the Chinese in 1912, can be seen on a hill in the southwest of Bulgan.<ref>Marion Wisotzki: ''Mongolei.'' Berlin 2010, S. 221</ref>
Dashchoinkhorlon Khiid is a monastery rebuilt in 1992. The former monastery, Bangiin Khuree which had been inhabited by about 1000 monks, was destroyed by order of [[Khorloogiin Choibalsan]] in 1937.<ref name="Michael Kohn 2008"/>
Dashchoinkhorlon Khiid is a monastery rebuilt in 1992. The former monastery, Bangiin Khuree which had been inhabited by about 1000 monks, was destroyed by order of [[Khorloogiin Choibalsan]] in 1937.<ref name="Michael Kohn 2008"/>


== Nature Reserve ==
== Nature Reserve ==
Uran Togoo Tulga Nature Reserve (1600 hectare), about 60&nbsp;km west of Bulgan, is famous for its extinct volcanoes, e.g. Uran Uul.
[[Uran Togoo - Tulga Uul Natural Monument|Uran Togoo Tulga Nature Reserve]] (1600 hectare), about 60&nbsp;km west of Bulgan, is famous for its extinct volcanoes, e.g. Uran Uul.


== Transportation ==
== Transportation ==
The [[Bulgan Airport]] (UGA/ZMBN) has one unpaved runway and is served by regular flights to [[Ulan Bator]], [[Khovd (city)|Khovd]], and [[Mörön (city)|Mörön]].
The [[Bulgan Airport]] (UGA/ZMBN) has one unpaved runway and is served by regular flights to [[Ulaanbaatar]], [[Khovd (city)|Khovd]], and [[Mörön (city)|Mörön]].


Bulgan is linked to [[Erdenet]] and to Ulan Bator by a paved road.
Bulgan is linked to [[Erdenet]] and to Ulaanbaatar by a paved road.


==Climate==
==Climate==
Bulgan experiences a [[subarctic climate]] ([[Köppen climate classification|Köppen]] ''Dwc'') with long, dry, very cold winters and short, warm summers.
Bulgan experiences a [[subarctic climate]] ([[Köppen climate classification]] ''Dwc'') with mild summers and severely cold winters. Precipitation is very low, but significantly higher in summer than at other times of the year. Winters are very dry, although some snowfall occurs around April and October.

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|metric first = Yes
|metric first = Yes
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|Jan high C = -12.4
|Jan record high C = 6.0
|Feb high C = -9.2
|Feb record high C = 12.0
|Mar high C = 0.7
|Mar record high C = 21.0
|Apr high C = 9.7
|Apr record high C = 31.4
|May high C = 18.0
|May record high C = 36.0
|Jun high C = 22.1
|Jun record high C = 36.2
|Jul high C = 22.7
|Jul record high C = 38.3
|Aug high C = 21.1
|Aug record high C = 35.3
|Sep high C = 16.1
|Sep record high C = 30.5
|Oct high C = 8.3
|Oct record high C = 24.4
|Nov high C = -2.7
|Nov record high C = 16.2
|Dec high C = -10.4
|Dec record high C = 10.9
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|Jan high C = -13.2
|Feb mean C = -18.1
|Feb high C = -7.9
|Mar mean C = -8.5
|Mar high C = 1.7
|Apr mean C = 1.0
|Apr high C = 11.5
|May mean C = 9.1
|May high C = 18.5
|Jun mean C = 14.2
|Jun high C = 23.3
|Jul mean C = 15.9
|Jul high C = 24.5
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|Aug high C = 22.5
|Sep mean C = 7.2
|Sep high C = 17.1
|Oct mean C = -0.8
|Oct high C = 8.7
|Nov mean C = -10.8
|Nov high C = -3.2
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|Dec high C = -11.3
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|Jan mean C = -20.8
|Feb low C = -24.9
|Feb mean C = -16.9
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|Mar mean C = -7.3
|Apr low C = -6.6
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|Dec low C = -23.8
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|Feb precipitation mm = 2.0
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|Mar precipitation mm = 3.1
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|Apr precipitation mm = 10.9
|May low C = 1.1
|May precipitation mm = 22.7
|Jun low C = 7.8
|Jun precipitation mm = 52.6
|Jul low C = 11.2
|Jul precipitation mm = 71.3
|Aug low C = 8.7
|Aug precipitation mm = 63.8
|Sep low C = 1.2
|Sep precipitation mm = 32.5
|Oct low C = -6.8
|Oct precipitation mm = 12.4
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|Nov precipitation mm = 3.8
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|Dec precipitation mm = 1.9
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|Mar precipitation days = 1.3
|Apr record low C = -22.2
|Apr precipitation days = 3.0
|May record low C = -12.8
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|Oct precipitation days = 2.9
|Nov record low C = −38.5
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|Dec record low C = −39.3
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|Feb precipitation mm = 2
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|Aug precipitation mm = 66
|Sep precipitation mm = 28
|Oct precipitation mm = 8
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|Dec precipitation mm = 2
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|Feb humidity = 72.5
|Mar humidity = 66.2
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|May humidity = 54.4
|Jun humidity = 63.0
|Jul humidity = 71.6
|Aug humidity = 73.9
|Sep humidity = 68.7
|Oct humidity = 68.5
|Nov humidity = 73.5
|Dec humidity = 76.1
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|unit precipitation days = 1.0 mm
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|year precipitation days = 50.7
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|source 2 =[[NOAA]]<ref name= NOAA>{{cite web
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|accessdate=2011-01-05
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|title = Bulgan Climate Normals 1991-2020
|publisher = [[National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration]]
|accessdate = January 13, 2013}}</ref>
|date=January 2011
|date=January 2011
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{{Districts of Bulgan}}
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{{Provincial capitals of Mongolia}}
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[[Category:Districts of Bulgan Province]]
[[Category:Districts of Bulgan Province]]
[[Category:Aimag centers]]
[[Category:Aimag centers]]
[[Category:1938 establishments in Mongolia]]

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[[zh:布爾干]]

Latest revision as of 06:03, 23 January 2024

This article is about the city in Bulgan Province, Mongolia. For other uses, see Bulgan.
Bulgan, Mongolia
Булган
ᠪᠤᠯᠠᠭᠠᠨ
District
Bulgan District
Булган сум
ᠪᠤᠯᠠᠭᠠᠨᠰᠤᠮᠤ
High street
High street
Bulgan, Mongolia is located in Mongolia
Bulgan, Mongolia
Bulgan, Mongolia
Location in Mongolia
Coordinates: 48°48′43″N 103°32′01″E / 48.81194°N 103.53361°E / 48.81194; 103.53361
CountryMongolia
ProvinceBulgan Province
Area
 • District99.95 km2 (38.59 sq mi)
Elevation
1,208 m (3,963 ft)
Population
 (2008)
 • District18,494
 • Density190/km2 (480/sq mi)
 • Urban
11,198
ClimateDwc

Bulgan (Mongolian: Булган) is a town, administrative centre of Bulgan province of Mongolia. Bulgan sum has a population of 11,984 (2005, town proper 10,878[1]), 12,323 (2008),[2] town proper has a population of 11,198 (2008).[2] It is located at the site of the former Daichin Wangiin Khüree monastery at an elevation of 1,208 metres (3,963 ft) and 468 kilometres (291 mi) from Ulaanbaatar.

Residential area.
View to Uran Uul.

History

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Bulgan was founded in 1938.[3]

Sights

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A former military point in the south of Bulgan, which was founded in 1921, was transformed into a museum. One of its buildings, which was used as a shop before 1921, dates from 1668.[4]

There is another sightworthy museum in the center of town. Its most interesting part is a display on Mongolia's first man in space, J. Gurragchaa, who was born in Bulgan Aimag in 1947.[3]

The mausoleum of Khatanbaatar Magsarjav, a national hero who liberated the Mongolian town of Khovd from the Chinese in 1912, can be seen on a hill in the southwest of Bulgan.[5]

Dashchoinkhorlon Khiid is a monastery rebuilt in 1992. The former monastery, Bangiin Khuree which had been inhabited by about 1000 monks, was destroyed by order of Khorloogiin Choibalsan in 1937.[4]

Nature Reserve

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Uran Togoo Tulga Nature Reserve (1600 hectare), about 60 km west of Bulgan, is famous for its extinct volcanoes, e.g. Uran Uul.

Transportation

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The Bulgan Airport (UGA/ZMBN) has one unpaved runway and is served by regular flights to Ulaanbaatar, Khovd, and Mörön.

Bulgan is linked to Erdenet and to Ulaanbaatar by a paved road.

Climate

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Bulgan experiences a subarctic climate (Köppen climate classification Dwc) with mild summers and severely cold winters. Precipitation is very low, but significantly higher in summer than at other times of the year. Winters are very dry, although some snowfall occurs around April and October.

Climate data for Bulgan (1991–2020, extremes 1941–present)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °C (°F) 6.0
(42.8) 		12.0
(53.6) 		21.0
(69.8) 		31.4
(88.5) 		36.0
(96.8) 		36.2
(97.2) 		38.3
(100.9) 		35.3
(95.5) 		30.5
(86.9) 		24.4
(75.9) 		16.2
(61.2) 		10.9
(51.6) 		38.3
(100.9)
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) −13.2
(8.2) 		−7.9
(17.8) 		1.7
(35.1) 		11.5
(52.7) 		18.5
(65.3) 		23.3
(73.9) 		24.5
(76.1) 		22.5
(72.5) 		17.1
(62.8) 		8.7
(47.7) 		−3.2
(26.2) 		−11.3
(11.7) 		7.7
(45.8)
Daily mean °C (°F) −20.8
(−5.4) 		−16.9
(1.6) 		−7.3
(18.9) 		3.0
(37.4) 		9.8
(49.6) 		15.5
(59.9) 		17.7
(63.9) 		15.2
(59.4) 		8.5
(47.3) 		−0.1
(31.8) 		−10.7
(12.7) 		−18.3
(−0.9) 		−0.4
(31.4)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) −26.4
(−15.5) 		−23.8
(−10.8) 		−14.9
(5.2) 		−4.9
(23.2) 		1.1
(34.0) 		7.8
(46.0) 		11.2
(52.2) 		8.7
(47.7) 		1.2
(34.2) 		−6.8
(19.8) 		−16.7
(1.9) 		−23.7
(−10.7) 		−7.3
(18.9)
Record low °C (°F) −41.6
(−42.9) 		−40.2
(−40.4) 		−35.2
(−31.4) 		−22.2
(−8.0) 		−12.8
(9.0) 		−8.9
(16.0) 		0.0
(32.0) 		−3.0
(26.6) 		−14.6
(5.7) 		−28.2
(−18.8) 		−38.5
(−37.3) 		−39.3
(−38.7) 		−41.6
(−42.9)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 2
(0.1) 		2
(0.1) 		5
(0.2) 		13
(0.5) 		21
(0.8) 		57
(2.2) 		97
(3.8) 		66
(2.6) 		28
(1.1) 		8
(0.3) 		5
(0.2) 		2
(0.1) 		306
(12)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1.0 mm) 1.1 1.5 2.0 2.7 4.1 8.2 11.4 9.4 4.5 2.5 1.9 1.5 50.7
Average relative humidity (%) 75.4 72.5 66.2 55.6 54.4 63.0 71.6 73.9 68.7 68.5 73.5 76.1 68.3
Source 1: Pogoda.ru.net [6]
Source 2: NOAA[7]

References

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  1. ^ Bulgan City Review[permanent dead link]
  2. ^ a b Bulgan Aimag Statistical Office: Annual Report 2008 Archived 2011-07-22 at the Wayback Machine
  3. ^ a b Marion Wisotzki: Mongolei. Berlin 2010, S. 220
  4. ^ a b Michael Kohn: Mongolia. London 2008, S. 146.
  5. ^ Marion Wisotzki: Mongolei. Berlin 2010, S. 221
  6. ^ КЛИМАТ БУЛГАНА (in Russian). Pogoda.ru.net. Retrieved 4 January 2015.
  7. ^ "Bulgan Climate Normals 1991-2020". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved January 13, 2013.
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