Tariat (; ) is a district of Arkhangai Province in central Mongolia. As of 2009 it had a population of 5,086 (mainly Chalcha), 644 of whom lived in the village of Tariat.
Geography Tariat is located northwest of Tsetserleg, the capital of the province. To west of the town is Khorgo-Terkhiin Tsagaan Nuur National Park, noted for its striking crater Khorgo.Werner Elstner: Mongolei (in German). Berlin 1993, p. 161.
The Chuluut River flows through the district. In 1977 the Soviet geologist Kavel discovered rock images along the river.
Administrative divisions The district is divided into seven bags, which are: Altaid Buuruljuut Khorgo Murun Suman Terkh Tsagaannuur
Education The school in Tariat was attended by the Mongolian Social Democratic Party politician Radnaasümbereliin Gonchigdorj.
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