Saikhan-Ovoo, Bulgan


Saikhan-Ovoo is an urban-type settlement or village in Saikhan sum of Bulgan Province in northern Mongolia.
The population of Saikhan-Ovoo is 500 .

Geography

Saikhan-Ovoo is near the Saikhan-Ovoo mountain, north-west of Saikhan sum centre, and
west of Bulgan city, the capital of Bulgan Province.

Climate

Saikhan-Ovoo has a cold desert climate with warm summers and very cold winters. Most precipitation falls in the summer as rain. Winters are very dry.

Economy

Saikhan-Ovoo coal mine has estimated coal resources of up to 190 million tonnes.