Bornuur ( "brown lake") is a district (sum) of Töv Province in Mongolia. As of 2023, Bornuur has a population of 5,137 people living in 1,443 households. It has a large population compared to other districts in the province despite its small land area.
History Historically, the area of Bornuur was part of the old Tüsheet Khan Province. In 1938, the district was officially started under the name “Bayan-Ölziit”. The government changed its name to Bornuur in 1959.
Geography Bornuur has a total area of 1,146 km2. It is located north of Töv Province, and it is 105 km northwest of the capital city Ulaanbaatar. The landscape is a mix of mountains and forests, sitting between 1,000 and 1,500 meters above sea level.
Transport and water
Roads: A 35.6 km paved national highway runs directly through the district, making it easy to travel to major cities. The roads connecting the smaller local neighbourhoods are unpaved dirt roads. Water: The town center gets its clean water from six deep wells, three storage tanks, and a local water purification plant.
Economy The local economy relies mostly on agriculture, animal herding, and shops. The district’s economic plan focuses on turning Bornuur into a top regional producer of organic meat, milk, and vegetables.
The land is divided up for different local uses:
Farming: 7,854 hectares are used for growing crops. Hayfields: 4,520 hectares are saved for harvesting animal feed. Tourism: 223.3 hectares are reserved for vacation resorts. Housing: About 332 hectares are used for permanent homes, and 45 hectares are used for summer cabins.
Government The district is run by the Governor’s Office of Bornuur Sum (). This office regulates local businesses, maintains public roads and water systems, and manages land distribution.
Administrative divisions The district is divided into four bags, which are: Bichigt Mandal Nart Ögöömör
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