Hovd, also known as Bogd, is a city in western Mongolia, located at 44.6702400 latitude and 102.1749100 longitude in the Övörhangay Province. The city experiences a continental climate with cold, dry winters and warm, humid summers. Hovd has a rich history and heritage, having been founded in the 17th century as a trading post and later becoming a center for Buddhism in Mongolia.
Geographic Data for Hovd, Övörhangay, Mongolia
Latitude | 44° 40.214' |
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Longitude | 102° 10.495' |
Timezone | Asia/Ulaanbaatar |