Smallest Cities in Mongolia

Top 38 cities ranked by smallest cities

Smallest Cities - Mongolia

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

The smallest cities in Mongolia (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Bayan-Uhaa has a population of just 5,018. These communities often feature lower costs of living, stronger neighborhood connections, and less congestion.

Small cities can offer significant advantages for residents seeking affordable housing, shorter commutes, and a close-knit community feel. Many serve as regional centers for surrounding rural areas, providing essential services while maintaining a small-town atmosphere.

Despite their smaller size, many of these cities have thriving local economies, good school systems, and access to outdoor recreation. They represent an alternative to the fast-paced lifestyle of major metropolitan areas.

Did You Know?

  • 1. At 5,018 residents, Bayan-Uhaa is smaller than a single large apartment complex in New York City.
  • 2. Small cities (5,000-10,000) make up the majority of incorporated places in the United States.
  • 3. Many of the smallest cities serve as county seats or regional service centers for surrounding rural communities.

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