Largest Cities in Mongolia

Top 37 cities ranked by largest cities

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All Countries · Mongolia

Largest Cities — Mongolia

1 Ulan Bator 20 844,818

2 Erdenet 25 97,814

3 Darhan 23 83,883

4 Choibalsan 06 44,835

5 Nalayh 20 39,579

6 Mörön 13 39,404

7 Bayanhongor 02 30,931

8 Ulaangom 19 30,092

9 Khovd 12 29,800

10 Arvayheer 15 29,420

11 Ölgii 03 28,400

12 Bogd 15 27,924

13 Dalandzadgad 14 24,863

14 Undurkhaan 11 22,741

15 Sühbaatar 16 22,741

16 Tsetserleg 01 21,620

17 Saynshand 07 19,891

18 Dzüünharaa 16 18,830

19 Baruun-Urt 17 18,190

20 Altai 10 17,617

21 Bulgan 21 17,348

22 Zuunmod 18 16,953

23 Dzuunmod 18 16,953

24 Uliastay 09 16,265

25 Mandalgovi 08 12,339

26 Zamiin Uud 07 11,527

27 Choyr 24 10,434

28 Tosontsengel 09 9,526

29 Kharkhorin 15 8,977

30 Bor-Öndör 11 8,897

31 Tsengel 13 8,348

32 Höshööt 03 7,952

33 Sharïngol 16 7,795

34 Hongor 23 5,874

35 Jargalant 03 5,137

36 Horgo 01 5,086

37 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 844,818, followed by Erdenet and Darhan. 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 many small nations.
2. 20 has 2 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
3. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 1,110,929.

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