Mongolia: List of the Largest Cities by Population

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1. Ulaanbaatar – 844,818
The capital and by far largest city, home to nearly half of Mongolia’s population and the political, cultural, and economic center.


2. Erdenet – 97,814
Major copper‐mining city founded in 1974, second‑largest urban center.


3. Darkhan – 83,883
Industrial city built in 1961 near the Russian border, northern regional hub.


4. Mörön – 39,404
Capital of Khövsgöl Province, gateway to Mongolia’s Lake Khövsgöl region.


5. Bayankhongor – 30,931
Regional capital in south‑central Mongolia, center of agro‑pastoral trade.


6. Ulaangom – 30,092
Capital of Uvs Province in the far west, near the Russian border.


7. Khovd – 29,800
Western regional center at the Altai foothills, ethnically diverse.


8. Arvaikheer – 29,420
Capital of Övörkhangai, known for its traditional nomadic culture and steppe landscape.


9. Ölgii – 28,400
Primary city of Bayan‑Ölgii Province, predominantly Kazakh and famed for eagle‐hunting traditions.


10. Dalandzadgad – 24,863
Capital of Ömnögovi Province, gateway to the Gobi Desert and local mining activities.


11. Züünkharaa – 22,741
Province capital in Selenge, north‑central Mongolia, regional market town.


12. Tsetserleg – 21,620
Capital of Arkhangai Province, nestled in forested hills, notable for monasteries.


13. Sainshand – 20,515
Capital of Dornogovi Province, key desert outpost on central rail corridor.


14. Uliastai – 17,468
Zavkhan Province capital, among the oldest settled towns, known for bazaars and history.


15. Altai Town – 16,542
Capital of Govi-Altai Province in western Mongolia, center for livestock and regional trade.

The above is subject to change.

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