# Govi-Altai Aimag, Mongolia – Soums, Population & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/mongolia/govi-altai/

Aimag · Mongolia 

# Govi-Altai Aimag

Govi-Altai Aimag is an aimag (province) of Mongolia. It had an estimated **56,908 people** in 2021 on 141,704 km² (about 0 per km²). Its main town is Altai. It is divided into 18 soums. 84 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 128 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 56,908people (2021)
- 141,704km²
- 18soums
- 128mapped services

## How many people live in Govi-Altai Aimag?

Govi-Altai Aimag had an estimated **56,908 people** in 2021 — 1.7% of Mongolia, 20th of 22 aimags. There are 993 women for every 1,000 men (below the Mongolia figure of 1,033). Spread over 141,704 km², that is about **0 people per km²**, 21st of 22 aimags.

30.5% of people are children under 15 and 3.9% are 65 or older; the median age is about 27 years (it is 28 across Mongolia). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 52 children and older people.

0–4 ****6,006**

5–9 ****6,136**

10–14 ****5,226**

15–19 ****4,524**

20–24 ****5,089**

25–29 ****4,724**

30–34 ****4,283**

35–39 ****4,040**

40–44 ****3,904**

45–49 ****3,567**

50–54 ****3,031**

55–59 ****2,382**

60–64 ****1,784**

65–69 ****904**

70+ ****1,307**

Source: [National Statistics Office of Mongolia - Mongolian Statistical information service via OCHA HDX, population 2021 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-mng).

## Where is Govi-Altai Aimag?

Govi-Altai Aimag lies in [Mongolia](https://wherepedia.org/mongolia/). It borders 3 other aimags: [Bayankhongor Aimag](https://wherepedia.org/mongolia/bayankhongor/), [Khovd Aimag](https://wherepedia.org/mongolia/khovd/) and [Zavkhan Aimag](https://wherepedia.org/mongolia/zavkhan/). By area it is the 2nd largest of 22 aimags in Mongolia. It covers 9.1% of [Mongolia](https://wherepedia.org/mongolia/). The centre of Govi-Altai Aimag is about 896 km in a straight line from Ulan Bator, the capital. The centre point is at 45.2643° N, 95.7922° E. Local names: Говь-Алтай .

Source: [National Statistical Office of Mongolia via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-mng).

## Soums of Govi-Altai Aimag

Soum Area km² Localities Services 

[Altai](https://wherepedia.org/mongolia/govi-altai/altai/) 20,154 3 4 

[Bayan-Uul](https://wherepedia.org/mongolia/govi-altai/bayan-uul/) 5,843 5 4 

[Biger](https://wherepedia.org/mongolia/govi-altai/biger/) 3,833 5 5 

[Bugat](https://wherepedia.org/mongolia/govi-altai/bugat/) 9,953 4 5 

[Ceel](https://wherepedia.org/mongolia/govi-altai/ceel/) 5,599 3 5 

[Chandmani](https://wherepedia.org/mongolia/govi-altai/chandmani/) 4,607 5 5 

[Cogt](https://wherepedia.org/mongolia/govi-altai/cogt/) 16,698 8 5 

[Darvi](https://wherepedia.org/mongolia/govi-altai/darvi/) 3,490 4 6 

[Delger](https://wherepedia.org/mongolia/govi-altai/delger/) 6,634 5 5 

[Erdene](https://wherepedia.org/mongolia/govi-altai/erdene/) 25,002 4 4 

[Jargalan](https://wherepedia.org/mongolia/govi-altai/jargalan/) 3,679 6 5 

[Sharga](https://wherepedia.org/mongolia/govi-altai/sharga/) 5,715 7 6 

[Taishir](https://wherepedia.org/mongolia/govi-altai/taishir/) 3,741 3 3 

[To'grog](https://wherepedia.org/mongolia/govi-altai/to-grog/) 5,405 7 4 

[Tonkhil](https://wherepedia.org/mongolia/govi-altai/tonkhil/) 7,561 5 5 

[Xaliun](https://wherepedia.org/mongolia/govi-altai/xaliun/) 5,167 8 4 

[Xo'xmorit](https://wherepedia.org/mongolia/govi-altai/xo-xmorit/) 6,291 2 4 

[Yeso'nbulag](https://wherepedia.org/mongolia/govi-altai/yeso-nbulag/) 2,331 3 49 

Source: [National Statistical Office of Mongolia via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-mng); [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

## Villages and localities in Govi-Altai Aimag

Open gazetteers list **84 villages, towns and localities** in Govi-Altai Aimag. The largest with a recorded population: Altai (17,617). Settlements here lie between about 998 m and 2,768 m above sea level (median 1,780 m).

- Altai
- Altay
- Araiin Hüryee
- Bandan Dashiling Hüryee
- Bayan
- Bayan Buuraliin Hüryee
- Bayan-Ovoo
- Bayan-Uul
- Bayangol
- Bayantooroi
- Bichigt
- Biger
- Bij-Altay
- Boro Üdzüüriin Subarga
- Bugat
- Buyanbat
- Büren
- Chandmani
- Dalan Türüü Örtöö
- Dara Eheiin Jisa
- Darhan Guunii Datsang
- Darhan Puntsag Bayshing
- Darvi
- Dashi Choyling Hüryee
- Dashi Dorjiin Datsang
- Delger
- Dzahuy
- Dzüyl
- Dzüyliin Hüryee
- Erdene
- Guulin
- Haliun
- Hamba Gegeenii Hüryee
- Hasagt
- Hayaagiin Bayshing
- Hayrhan
- Hongoriin Hüryee
- Hujirtayn Örtöö
- Hüytenii Jisa
- Jargalan
- Jargalant
- Jirgalantayn Datsang
- Khaliun
- Khurkhurogiin Khure
- Khökh morit
- Mogoyn Bayshing
- Mogoyn Hüryee
- Namaldzaagiin Dugang
- Narabanchinii Hüryee
- Naran
- Ovoot
- Salgar
- Sangiin Dalayn Hüryee
- Sangiyn Dalay
- Sayn-Ust
- Shara Belchiriin Bayshing
- Sharga
- Suhaytayn Bulag
- Sundalta Bayshing
- Tahilt
- Taishir
- Talshand
- Tamch
- Taygan
- Tergetiin Bayshing
- Tonkhil
- Tsagaan-Olom
- Tsagaan-Uul
- Tseel
- Tsetserengiin Dugang
- Tsetserligiin Bayshing
- Tsogt
- Tögrög
- Tögörigiin Bayshing
- Tögörigiin Hüryee
- Tümen
- Türgen
- Urda Goliin Bayshing
- Xüren gol
- Zeegtiin Ord
- Ögöömöriin Bayshing
- Öldzeyte Bulagiin Hiid
- Üneen-Us
- Баянхонгор буудал /буурь/

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

## Landscape and landmarks of Govi-Altai Aimag

Named natural and historic features inside Govi-Altai Aimag, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

19 rivers and streams; 16 lakes.

- Alag Nuur
- Ara Dzusalangiin Gol
- Araiin Nuur
- Bayan Gol
- Bayan Sang Nuur
- Beger Nuur
- Bij Gol
- Bogdïn Gol
- Burgaasatay Gol
- Buur Nuur
- Dura Nuur
- Dzagta Yihe Sayr
- Dzahuy Nuur
- Gashunï Gol
- Gashuutayn Gol
- Gegeeteyn Gol
- Gohonchi Gol
- Gün Nuur
- Handzaliin Gol
- Hujirtayn Gol
- Hulaiin Nuur
- Hulasatay Gol
- Hulma Nuur
- Hutag Nuur

…and 11 more.

### Hills and mountains

66 mountains; 4 mountain passes.

- Mönh Tsast Uul · 3,619 m
- Burhan Buuday Uul · 3,557 m
- Alag Hayrhan Uul · 3,406 m
- Hara Chuluutayn Salaata Uula · 3,265 m
- Ulann Hayrhan Uul · 3,048 m
- Büs Hayrhan · 2,996 m
- Tsagaan Chuluuta Uula · 2,966 m
- Tamchiyn Davaa · 2,947 m
- Bayan Ondor Ovoo Uul · 2,909 m
- Seph Uul · 2,876 m
- Usan Hötöliin Uula · 2,859 m
- Bungiin Uula · 2,688 m
- Dayan Uul · 2,593 m
- Aj Bogd Uul · 2,576 m
- Namiin Dabaa · 2,539 m
- Buural Hayrhan Uul · 2,482 m
- Shandanii Ehin Bulag · 2,443 m
- Buural Hayrhan · 2,432 m
- Dötiyn Davaa · 2,432 m
- Atas Bogd · 2,422 m
- Tsolen Boodo Uul · 2,396 m
- Dzalaa Oroy · 2,391 m
- Dzalaa Uula · 2,364 m
- Erdeni Chuluuta Uula · 2,359 m

…and 46 more.

### Getting around

1 airport.

- Altai Airport

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/).

Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate.

## Weather in Govi-Altai Aimag and the best time to visit

In Govi-Altai Aimag, the warmest month is Jul (average 18 °C) and the coolest is Jan (-17 °C). About 131 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jun (29 mm) and the driest Jan (2 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **June to August**.

- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan -17 2 

Feb -13 3 

Mar -5 4 

Apr 3 7 

May 9 12 

Jun 16 29 

Jul 18 26 

Aug 16 25 

Sep 9 10 

Oct 1 6 

Nov -8 4 

Dec -15 3 

Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Govi-Altai Aimag

Places mapped inside Govi-Altai Aimag in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.

- Hospitals7
- Banks36
- Petrol pumps19
- Hotels9
- Schools44
- Colleges and universities3
- Restaurants8
- Police stations1
- Dental clinics1

Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown.

## Quick answers

- Where is Govi-Altai Aimag?In Mongolia
- What is the population of Govi-Altai Aimag?56,908 (2021 estimate)
- What is the median age in Govi-Altai Aimag?About 27 years (2021 estimate)
- What is the population density of Govi-Altai Aimag?About 0 people per km²
- What borders Govi-Altai Aimag?Bayankhongor Aimag, Khovd Aimag and Zavkhan Aimag
- How many villages are in Govi-Altai Aimag?84 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Govi-Altai Aimag?Settlements lie between 998 m and 2,768 m
- What is the highest point in Govi-Altai Aimag?Mönh Tsast Uul (3,619 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Govi-Altai Aimag?June to August
- How many hospitals are in Govi-Altai Aimag?7 mapped
- How many banks are in Govi-Altai Aimag?36 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Govi-Altai Aimag?19 mapped
- What is the P-code of Govi-Altai Aimag?MN82 (OCHA common operational dataset)