# Khovd Aimag, Mongolia – Soums, Population & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/mongolia/khovd/ Aimag · Mongolia # Khovd Aimag Khovd Aimag is an aimag (province) of Mongolia. It had an estimated **88,738 people** in 2021 on 76,060 km² (about 1 per km²). Its main town is Khovd. It is divided into 17 soums. 55 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 80 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 88,738people (2021) - 76,060km² - 17soums - 80mapped services ## How many people live in Khovd Aimag? Khovd Aimag had an estimated **88,738 people** in 2021 — 2.7% of Mongolia, 11th of 22 aimags. There are 990 women for every 1,000 men (below the Mongolia figure of 1,033). Spread over 76,060 km², that is about **1 people per km²**, 12th of 22 aimags. 33.6% of people are children under 15 and 3.4% are 65 or older; the median age is about 24 years (it is 28 across Mongolia). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 59 children and older people. 0–4 ****11,684** 5–9 ****9,941** 10–14 ****8,157** 15–19 ****7,388** 20–24 ****8,605** 25–29 ****7,889** 30–34 ****6,762** 35–39 ****5,499** 40–44 ****5,216** 45–49 ****4,692** 50–54 ****3,989** 55–59 ****3,453** 60–64 ****2,431** 65–69 ****1,291** 70+ ****1,743** 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 Khovd Aimag? Khovd Aimag lies in [Mongolia](https://wherepedia.org/mongolia/). It borders 4 other aimags: [Bayan-Olgii Aimag](https://wherepedia.org/mongolia/bayan-olgii/), [Govi-Altai Aimag](https://wherepedia.org/mongolia/govi-altai/), [Uvs Aimag](https://wherepedia.org/mongolia/uvs/) and [Zavkhan Aimag](https://wherepedia.org/mongolia/zavkhan/). By area it is the 10th largest of 22 aimags in Mongolia. It covers 4.9% of [Mongolia](https://wherepedia.org/mongolia/). The centre of Khovd Aimag is about 1,063 km in a straight line from Ulan Bator, the capital. The centre point is at 46.9790° N, 92.7891° E. Local names: Ховд . 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 Khovd Aimag Soum Area km² Localities Services [Altai](https://wherepedia.org/mongolia/khovd/altai/) 13,141 4 4 [Bulgan](https://wherepedia.org/mongolia/khovd/bulgan/) 8,108 4 12 [Buyant](https://wherepedia.org/mongolia/khovd/buyant/) 3,645 3 0 [Ceceg](https://wherepedia.org/mongolia/khovd/ceceg/) 3,493 3 1 [Chandmani](https://wherepedia.org/mongolia/khovd/chandmani/) 6,073 4 0 [Darvi](https://wherepedia.org/mongolia/khovd/darvi/) 5,569 7 3 [Do'rgon](https://wherepedia.org/mongolia/khovd/do-rgon/) 4,106 2 3 [Duut](https://wherepedia.org/mongolia/khovd/duut/) 2,142 1 3 [Erdenebu'ren](https://wherepedia.org/mongolia/khovd/erdenebu-ren/) 2,761 3 0 [Jargalant](https://wherepedia.org/mongolia/khovd/jargalant/) 71 1 45 [Manxan](https://wherepedia.org/mongolia/khovd/manxan/) 4,336 5 4 [Mo'nxxairxan](https://wherepedia.org/mongolia/khovd/mo-nxxairxan/) 2,565 2 0 [Mo'st](https://wherepedia.org/mongolia/khovd/mo-st/) 3,985 6 2 [Myangad](https://wherepedia.org/mongolia/khovd/myangad/) 3,299 3 0 [U'yench](https://wherepedia.org/mongolia/khovd/u-yench/) 7,403 2 1 [Xovd](https://wherepedia.org/mongolia/khovd/xovd/) 2,845 3 0 [Zereg](https://wherepedia.org/mongolia/khovd/zereg/) 2,519 3 2 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 Khovd Aimag Open gazetteers list **55 villages, towns and localities** in Khovd Aimag. The largest with a recorded population: Khovd (29,800) and Bürenhayrhan (1,768). Settlements here lie between about 1,108 m and 2,877 m above sea level (median 1,690 m). - Altai - Altanteel - Bayan Gol - Bayan Oboonii Bayshing - Bayanhoshuu - Bayanzurkh bag - Bodol Süme - Bodonchiin Hüryee - Bor-Üdzüür - Bor-Üzüür - Borjin Örtöö - Bulagan Hiid - Bulaganii Hiid - Bulgan - Buyant - Buyanta Goliin Hüryee - Bürenhayrhan - Chandmani - Darvi - Delger bag - Dund-Us - Duut - Dzeergeneiin Süme - Dörgön - Erdeneburen - Har-Us - Hargana - Hongo - Khovd - Khovd sum - Mankhan - Mingat Hüryee - Myangad - Mönkhkhairkhan - Mörön - Möst - Naranbulag - Narankhairkhan bag - Naydanii Hüryee - Seer - Sudayn Hüryee - Tsagaan Burgaasanii Hüryee - Tsagaan Ergin Bayshing - Tsagaan Gol - Tsagarim Bayshing - Tsenher - Tsetseg - Tsetsegnuur - Tögrög - Tögörigiin Süme - Ulaantolgoy - Urdgol - Zereg - Üyench - Üyönch 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 Khovd Aimag Named natural and historic features inside Khovd Aimag, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 26 rivers and streams; 12 lakes. - Aduuch Salaa - Angirt Gol - Barlagiyn Gol - Bayan Gol - Bayan Modnï Guu - Bodonchiyn Gol - Buyant Gol - Bürideiin Nuur - Chiang-pa-ssu-pa-ssu-t’ao Kou - Chono Harayh Gol - Dasongshu Gou - Dund Tsenher Gol - Dzeregiyn Gol - Dzeregiyn Nuur - Dörgön Nuur - Ha-erh-ch’i-ka-t’e - Har Nuur - Har Us Nuur - Hargaytïn Salaa - Hashaat - Hongoo Gol - Hongor Ölön - Hovd Gol - Hoyt Tsenher Gol …and 14 more. ### Coast and islands 2 islands. - Ak Bashi - Akbash Aral ### Hills and mountains 53 mountains; 9 mountain passes; 1 hill; 1 valley. - Arshaanta Davaa · 3,366 m - Tung-ho-ko-erh · 3,249 m - Tsast Bogd · 3,233 m - Harchant Uul · 3,187 m - Shanda Uula · 3,119 m - Haldzan Davaa · 3,007 m - Indertiyn Davaa · 2,982 m - Ch’iao-la-k’o-sai-i-chiao-t’a-ssu · 2,978 m - Hüren Asahatayn Uula · 2,821 m - Nam Dabaa · 2,812 m - Bumbatïn Davaa · 2,685 m - Hartsagat Uul · 2,681 m - Araat Ulaan Uul · 2,676 m - Ömnö Hayrhan Uul · 2,671 m - Bumbat Uul · 2,667 m - Bodohon Hötöl Dabaa · 2,626 m - Ulaan Dabaa · 2,546 m - Ulaan Hayrhan Uula · 2,500 m - Hoo Devseg · 2,459 m - Tüymert Uul · 2,425 m - Mogoyn Ulaan Uula · 2,396 m - Gadzarchiyn Shovgor Uul · 2,388 m - Shariljit Uul · 2,375 m - Sayhan Devseg · 2,364 m …and 40 more. ### History 2 ruins. - Looroyn Tuurĭ - Uliastayn Tuurĭ ### Getting around 2 airports. - Bulgan Airport, Khovd - Khovd 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 Khovd Aimag and the best time to visit In Khovd Aimag, the warmest month is Jul (average 15 °C) and the coolest is Jan (-18 °C). About 143 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jun (29 mm) and the driest Jan (3 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 -18 3 Feb -15 4 Mar -7 6 Apr 1 8 May 6 16 Jun 13 29 Jul 15 28 Aug 13 23 Sep 6 9 Oct -1 7 Nov -9 6 Dec -15 4 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Khovd Aimag Places mapped inside Khovd Aimag in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals5 - Banks7 - ATMs2 - Petrol pumps17 - Hotels22 - Schools7 - Colleges and universities2 - Cinemas1 - Pharmacies2 - Restaurants14 - Police stations1 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 Khovd Aimag?In Mongolia - What is the population of Khovd Aimag?88,738 (2021 estimate) - What is the median age in Khovd Aimag?About 24 years (2021 estimate) - What is the population density of Khovd Aimag?About 1 people per km² - What borders Khovd Aimag?Bayan-Olgii Aimag, Govi-Altai Aimag, Uvs Aimag and Zavkhan Aimag - How many villages are in Khovd Aimag?55 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Khovd Aimag?Settlements lie between 1,108 m and 2,877 m - What is the highest point in Khovd Aimag?Arshaanta Davaa (3,366 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Khovd Aimag?June to August - How many hospitals are in Khovd Aimag?5 mapped - How many banks are in Khovd Aimag?7 mapped - How many ATMs are in Khovd Aimag?2 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Khovd Aimag?17 mapped - What is the P-code of Khovd Aimag?MN84 (OCHA common operational dataset)