Zuunmod

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Province:	Tuv Province
Centre of sum:	Zuunmod , capital of Tuv.
Population:	15'277
Area:	1918 km²

Zuunmod is the administrative seat of Mongolia's Tuv Province. It has a population of 14,660 inhabitants and an area of 19.18 square kilometres. Zuunmod is located on the south side of Bogd Khan Mountain, 43 kilometres (27 mi) south of the capital city of Ulaanbaatar. Area of 19.18 km².

Zuunmod was established as the administrative center of Tuv Province in 1942. Until that time, the administration of the aimag had been located in Ulaanbaatar.

The historically significant Battle of Jao Modo took place here in early May 1649, ending with the victory for the Qing dynasty.