Hovd

Mongolia
Also known as: Chovd, Dzhirgalantu, Jirgalanta, Khobdo, Khovd, Kobdo
Also spelled:
Chovd
Also called:
Jirgalanta, or Dzhirgalantu
Formerly:
Khobdo, or Kobdo

Hovd, town, administrative headquarters of Hovd aymag (province), western Mongolia, in the northern foothills of the Mongol Altayn Nuruu (Mongolian Altai Mountains) at an elevation of 4,260 ft (1,300 m). Har Us Nuur (lake) lies to the east and is fed by the Hovd Gol (river).

Founded in 1731 as a trade depot linked commercially with Peking, Hovd is the main trade centre of western Mongolia. Wool, butter, and agricultural products are among the chief items of trade. The town has an agricultural college and agriculture-based industries such as a wool-washing factory, a meat combine, and a food combine. Pop. (2000) 25,765.

This article was most recently revised and updated by Kenneth Pletcher.
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