Dzöölön, also known as Rinchin Lhumbu, is a town in Hövsgöl Province, Mongolia, located at the western end of Lake Hövsgöl at an elevation of 1,625 meters (5,331 feet). The town has a cold semi-arid climate with long, cold, dry winters and short, warm, dry summers. Dzöölön was founded in 1871 as a trading post and has a rich history and heritage, including being the site of a Buddhist monastery and a major center of trade for centuries.
Geographic Data for Dzöölön, Hövsgöl, Mongolia
| Latitude | 51° 6.431' |
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| Longitude | 99° 40.336' |
| Timezone | Asia/Ulaanbaatar |