 In 1933, it had about 2,500 inhabitants in 687 households, and about 72,000 heads of livestock.In 1942, it became part of Khövsgöl aimag, in 1956 it was joined to Chandmani sum, in 1959 it was reestablished under the name Galt.In 1963, the Zürkh sum became part of Galt.