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Erdenet, Mongolia
Orhon · Mongolia
Erdenet is a mid-size city in Orhon, Mongolia with a population of 97,814. Elevation: 4,288 ft (1,307 m). Average temperature: 29°F (-2°C).
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About Erdenet
Erdenet is the second-largest city in Mongolia and the provincial capital of Orkhon. Located in northern Mongolia, it lies in a valley between the Selenge and Orkhon rivers about 240 km (149 mi) northwest of the national capital Ulaanbaatar and Darkhan. The road length between Ulaanbaatar and Erdenet is about 370 km (230 mi). As of the 2026 census, the city had a population of 112,520.
People
Climate
| Population | 97,814 |
| Population Density | 1,218 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 4,288 ft (1,307 m) |
| Coordinates | 49.0333°, 104.0833° |
| Timezone | Asia/Ulaanbaatar |
| Country | 🇲🇳 Mongolia |
| State / Province | Orhon |
| Average Temperature | 29°F (-2°C) |
| January Average | -6°F (-21°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 14.3 inches (364 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 1.9 inches (5 cm) |
About Erdenet
Erdenet is a mid-size city in Mongolia (Orhon) with a population of 97,814. The city sits at an elevation of 4,288 feet (1,307 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 29°F (-2°C). Temperatures range from -6°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 14.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Ulaanbaatar.
Climate in Erdenet
Erdenet has an average annual temperature of 0.7°C (33°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.1°C), the coldest is Jan (-18.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 444 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 28.5°F |
| 47% below Mongolia avg | |
| January Average | -6°F (-21°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,288 ft (1,307 m) |
| Area | 80.3 sq mi (208.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,218/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.0333°N, 104.0833°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Ulaanbaatar |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Khanuy Gol (106 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Khanuy Gol | Volcanic field | 1,886 m (6,188 ft) | Unknown | 106 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -6°F (-21°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | -1°F (-18°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 33°F (0°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 44°F (7°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | -1°F (-18°C) | 0.1 in |
Erdenet has a seasonal temperature swing of 65°F / from -6°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (0.1").
Colleges & Universities in Erdenet
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Маргад дээд сургууль | University | — | — |
| МУИС | University | — | — |
| ШУТИС | University | — | — |
| ШУТИС-ЭЦДС | University | — | — |
Schools in Erdenet
41 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18-р сургуль | — | — | — | — |
| Монгол улсын их сургууль Орхон сургууль | — | — | — | — |
| нийгмийн даатгал | — | — | — | — |
| 14-р сургууль | — | — | — | — |
| 1-р сургууль | — | — | — | — |
| Empathy school | — | — | — | — |
| Орос сургууль №19 | — | — | — | — |
| 13-р ахлах сургууль | — | — | — | — |
| 5-р сургууль | — | — | — | — |
| 10-р сургууль | — | — | — | — |
| Сургуль | — | — | — | — |
| НТСТөв | — | — | — | — |
| 4-р ахлах сургууль | — | — | — | — |
| 8-р сургууль | — | — | — | — |
| 6-р сургууль | — | — | — | — |
| Цайхуу-гэгээ сургуль | — | — | — | — |
| 2-р сургууль | — | — | — | — |
| наран цогцолбор сургууль | — | — | — | — |
| Сургуль | — | — | — | — |
| 16 сургууль | — | — | — | — |
| 20-р сургууль | — | — | — | — |
| 15-р сургууль | — | — | — | — |
| 2 сургууль , | — | — | — | — |
| Эрдэнэт политехник коллеж | — | — | — | — |
| Орхонт эмпати сургууль | — | — | — | — |
| Ирээдүй од сургүүль | — | — | — | — |
| 4-р цэцэрлэг | — | — | — | — |
| УБЭИС-ийн | — | — | — | — |
| HAA-n MSUT | — | — | — | — |
| 17-р сургууль | — | — | — | — |
| 19 сургууль | — | — | — | — |
| Билигт өргөө сургууль | — | — | — | — |
| 3-р сургууль | — | — | — | — |
| Өсөх мандах авто сургууль | — | — | — | — |
| Жинст мандал авто сургууль | — | — | — | — |
| Билигт-Өргөө бага сургууль | — | — | — | — |
| 13 сургууль | — | — | — | — |
| 4-р сургууль | — | — | — | — |
| EMY piano school | — | — | — | — |
| Эрдмийн сан сургууль | — | — | — | — |
| Уран эгшиг сургууль | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Erdenet
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Erdenet
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Орхон Myзей |
Libraries in Erdenet
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Төв номын сан | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Erdenet
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| firewood market | |||||
| Ачит хүнсний төв | |||||
| ачлал | |||||
| Барааны зах 1 | |||||
| Барааны зах 2 | |||||
| Барааны зах 3 | |||||
| барилгын эврика дэлгүүр | |||||
| Горьдлого | |||||
| дөмөг хүнсний зах | |||||
| есөн эрдэнэ зах | |||||
| есөн эрдэнэ зах | |||||
| Нүүрсний зах | |||||
| Хүнсний зах2 | |||||
| Цагаан Өргөө | |||||
| Шүрт төв |
Hotels in Erdenet
17 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Erdenet
38 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Erdenet
19 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Erdenet
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Erdenet
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Erdenet
2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Erdenet
3 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Erdenet
4 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Erdenet
9 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Erdenet
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Erdenet
3 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Erdenet
28 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Erdenet
28 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Erdenet
3 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Erdenet
17 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Erdenet
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Erdenet
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bulgan Airport | UGA | Medium Airport |
| Erdenet Airport | ERT | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Erdenet
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Baaska's home | |
| Төв шуудан |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Erdenet
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Buddhist temple | |
| Divine mercy | |
| Амгалан оршихуй төв | |
| мормон сүм | |
| Христийн баптист сүм |
Quick Facts
Around Erdenet
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
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Public Holidays in Mongolia
10 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Erdenet?
Erdenet has a population of 97,814 residents and is located in Mongolia. The population density is 1,218 people per square mile, spread across 80.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Erdenet?
Erdenet has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 29°F (-2°C). Winter temperatures average -6°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 310 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 14.3 inches, with 1.9 inches of snow.