Shiweegowi (Mongolian: Шивээговь, [ɕiˈw̜eˑɢœw̜ʲ]) is a sum (district) of Govisümber Province in central Mongolia. In 2014, its population was 3,198.[1]

Shiveegovi District
Шивээговь сум
Shiweegowi sum
ᠰᠢᠪᠡᠭᠡᠩᠭ᠋ᠣᠪᠢᠰᠤᠮᠤ
Flag of Shiveegovi District
CountryMongolia
ProvinceGovisümber Province
Area
  Total
857.55 km2 (331.10 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)
  Total
Increase 3,023
Time zoneUTC+8 (UTC + 8)
Postal code
42031-42032
ClimateBSk
Websiteshiveegovi.gs.gov.mn

Geography

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Shiveegovi is the smallest district in Govisümber Province. It has a total area of 860 km2.[2]

Economy

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The district is home to Shivee-Ovoo Coal Mine. It also houses a coal preparation plant which was commissioned in 2019. The plant processes coal from Erdenes Tavan Tolgoi JSC.[3]

Transport

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The town is served by a railway station on the Trans-Mongolian Railway.

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Panoramic view, 2013

References

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  1. Govisümber Aimag Statistical Office
  2. ATKINS (June 2021). "Mongolia: Choir-Sainshand Transmission Line" (PDF). Ministry of Energy Mongolia. Retrieved 13 March 2025.
  3. M., Anudari (15 March 2019). "Coal preparation plant put into trial operation in Gobisumber". Mongolian National News Agency. Retrieved 28 February 2025.

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