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Bulgan, Mongolia

Bulgan · Mongolia

Bulgan is a small city in Bulgan, Mongolia with a population of 17,348. Elevation: 3,950 ft (1,204 m). Average temperature: 30°F (-1°C).

17,348 Population 450/sq mi density
3,950 ft Elevation 1,204 meters
30°F Avg Temperature -1°C
12.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Ulaanbaatar Timezone

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About Bulgan

Bulgan

Bulgan Province is one of the 21 provinces of Mongolia, located in the north of the country, bordering Russia. Its capital is also named Bulgan.

People

Population17,348
Density450/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp30°F (-1°C)
Rain12.8 in/yr
Sunny Days313/yr
Elevation3,950 ft (1,204 m)
Population17,348
Population Density450 / sq mi
Elevation3,950 ft (1,204 m)
Coordinates48.8125°, 103.5347°
TimezoneAsia/Ulaanbaatar
Country🇲🇳 Mongolia
State / ProvinceBulgan
Average Temperature30°F (-1°C)
January Average-5°F (-20°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation12.8 inches (325 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.2 inches (3 cm)

About Bulgan

Bulgan is a small city in Mongolia (Bulgan) with a population of 17,348. The city sits at an elevation of 3,950 feet (1,204 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 30°F (-1°C). Temperatures range from -5°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 12.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Ulaanbaatar.

Climate in Bulgan

Bulgan has an average annual temperature of 0.1°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jul (17.4°C), the coldest is Jan (-20°C). Average annual precipitation is 318 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -20°C / -4°F -26.8° / -13.2° 1.8
Feb -16.2°C / 3°F -24.5° / -7.8° 1.7
Mar -6.7°C / 20°F -14.9° / 1.5° 4.6
Apr 3.2°C / 38°F -4.9° / 11.4° 8.9
May 9.8°C / 50°F 1.3° / 18.3° 23.2
Jun 15.4°C / 60°F 7.5° / 23.2° 60.2
Jul 17.4°C / 63°F 10.6° / 24.2° 103.8
Aug 15.5°C / 60°F 8.7° / 22.3° 70.6
Sep 9.2°C / 49°F 1.2° / 17.1° 27.6
Oct 1.1°C / 34°F -6.7° / 8.9° 8.3
Nov -9.6°C / 15°F -16.5° / -2.6° 4.2
Dec -17.8°C / -0°F -24.3° / -11.4° 2.6
Bulgan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 30°F (-1°C). Winters average -5°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 66°F. The area gets 313 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 12.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,950 feet.

Temperature

-5°F Jan (-20°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average30.4°F
44% below Mongolia avg
January Average-5°F (-20°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days313 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,950 ft (1,204 m)
Area38.6 sq mi (99.9 km²)
Population Density450/sq mi
Coordinates48.8125°N, 103.5347°W
TimezoneAsia/Ulaanbaatar

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.8"
66% below Mongolia avg
Snowfall 1.2"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.94"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

11 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.3 on Sep 27, 2023.

Jan 16, 1994 37 km NNW of Bulgan, Mongolia M4.8 38 km
Jan 19, 1994 28 km N of Bulgan, Mongolia M4.5 28 km
May 17, 2000 55 km WSW of Darhan, Mongolia M4.5 134 km
Mar 3, 2020 17 km ESE of Erdenet, Mongolia M4.4 59 km
Sep 27, 2023 48 km NNW of Kharkhorin, Mongolia M4.3 148 km
Feb 16, 2019 58 km N of Kharkhorin, Mongolia M4.3 135 km
Sep 28, 2004 75 km S of Bulgan, Mongolia M4.2 76 km
May 17, 2000 53 km WSW of Darhan, Mongolia M4.2 136 km
Mar 6, 2006 72 km SSW of Bulgan, Mongolia M4.0 73 km
Sep 25, 1998 42 km NNE of Erdenet, Mongolia M4.0 87 km
Mar 23, 1992 59 km S of Bulgan, Mongolia M3.3 59 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Khanuy Gol (60 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Khanuy Gol Volcanic field 1,886 m (6,188 ft) Unknown 60 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January -5°F (-20°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 1°F (-17°C) 0.1 in
March 17°F (-8°C) 0.2 in
April 35°F (2°C) 0.4 in
May 49°F (9°C) 0.8 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.4 in
July 61°F (16°C) 3.9 in Warmest, Wettest
August 57°F (14°C) 3.1 in
September 46°F (8°C) 1.3 in
October 31°F (-0°C) 0.3 in
November 13°F (-11°C) 0.2 in
December 1°F (-17°C) 0.1 in

Bulgan has a seasonal temperature swing of 66°F / from -5°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.9") and January the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Bulgan

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Sport School
School # 2
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Radio Stations near Bulgan

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Museums in Bulgan

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
National Historical Museum

Libraries in Bulgan

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Central Library0.0

Hotels in Bulgan

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bulgan Haus Resort
Bulgan Hotel
Дайчин Ван

Restaurants in Bulgan

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AMO Pizza & Chicken
Jaran
Venera

Gas Stations in Bulgan

9 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MN #1297261926
MN #1297262454
MN #1508238095
MN #2357203086
MN #2357203101
MN #3891605933
MN #5059018284
Petrovis Inc
Shunhlai Inc

Banks in Bulgan

5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

KHAAN bank
Khaan bank
Savings bank
Toriyin Bank
Xac Bank

Stadiums & Teams in Bulgan

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Bulgan

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bulgan AirportUGAMedium Airport
Erdenet AirportERTSmall Airport

Post Offices in Bulgan

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bulgan

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Bulgan baptist church
Dashchoinkhorlon Khiid

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Ulaanbaatar
Elevation
1,204 m (3,950 ft)
Area
100.0 km² (38.6 mi²)
Twinned With
Rubrouck

🇲🇳 About Mongolia

Capital Ulaanbaatar
Population 3,170,208
Area 1,565,000 km²
GDP (USD) $20,325,121,394
GDP per capita $5,839
HDI 0.741
Life expectancy 72.1 years
Internet users 83.0%
Urban population 70.5%
Currency MNT (Tugrik)
Languages Mongolian
Calling code +976
TLD .mn
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Mongolia

10 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Шинэ жил (Shine jil)
Mar 8 International Women's Day Олон Улсын Эмэгтэйчүүдийн Баяр
Jun 1 Naadam Holiday Наадам
Jul 11 Naadam Holiday Наадам
Jul 12 Naadam Holiday Наадам
Jul 13 Naadam Holiday Наадам
Jul 14 Naadam Holiday Наадам
Jul 15 Naadam Holiday Наадам
Nov 26 Republic Day Улс тунхагласны өдөр
Dec 29 Independence Day Тусгаар Тогтнолын Өдөр

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bulgan

What is the population of Bulgan?

Bulgan has a population of 17,348 residents and is located in Mongolia. The population density is 450 people per square mile, spread across 38.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Bulgan?

Bulgan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 30°F (-1°C). Winter temperatures average -5°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 313 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 12.8 inches, with 1.2 inches of snow.

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