Largest Cities in Mongolia

Top 38 cities ranked by largest cities

Largest Cities - Mongolia

1 Ulan Bator 20 1,515,593
2 Mörön 13 134,530
3 Erdenet 25 106,810
4 Darhan 23 106,470
5 Nalayh 20 42,406
6 Buga 03 40,564
7 Ölgii 03 40,564
8 Choibalsan 06 38,150
9 Arvayheer 15 29,420
10 Bogd 15 27,924
11 Ulaangom 19 26,319
12 Bayanhongor 02 26,252
13 Khovd 12 26,023
14 Dalandzadgad 14 24,863
15 Undurkhaan 11 22,741
16 Sühbaatar 16 21,962
17 Tsetserleg 01 21,620
18 Saynshand 07 19,891
19 Dzüünharaa 16 18,002
20 Altai 10 17,617
21 Zuunmod 18 16,953
22 Uliastay 09 16,265
23 Dzuunmod 18 14,660
24 Baruun-Urt 17 14,297
25 Mandalgovi 08 12,339
26 Bulgan 21 12,323
27 Zamiin Uud 07 11,527
28 Choyr 24 10,085
29 Tosontsengel 09 9,526
30 Kharkhorin 15 8,977
31 Bor-Öndör 11 8,897
32 Tsengel 13 8,348
33 Höshööt 03 7,952
34 Sharïngol 16 7,795
35 Hongor 23 5,874
36 Jargalant 03 5,137
37 Horgo 01 5,086
38 Bayan-Uhaa 09 5,018

The largest cities in Mongolia represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Ulan Bator leads with a population of 1,515,593, followed by Mörön and Erdenet. These cities serve as hubs for employment, education, and innovation, attracting residents from across the country and around the world.

Population size is a key indicator of a city's economic influence and infrastructure capacity. Larger cities typically offer more diverse job markets, extensive public transit systems, and a wider range of cultural amenities. 20 dominates the top 10 with 2 cities on the list, reflecting the state's strong economic pull and quality of life.

While large populations bring economic advantages, they also present challenges including higher costs of living, traffic congestion, and housing affordability concerns. Many of these cities have experienced significant growth over the past decade, driven by job opportunities in technology, healthcare, and professional services.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Ulan Bator's population is larger than that of several U.S. states.
  • 2. 20 has 2 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
  • 3. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 1,905,809.

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