# Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia – Soums, Population & Map

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Aimag · Mongolia 

# Ulaanbaatar

Ulaanbaatar is an aimag (province) of Mongolia. It had an estimated **1,581,666 people** in 2021 on 4,736 km² (about 334 per km²). Its main town is Ulan Bator. It is divided into 9 soums. 66 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 3,220 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 1,581,666people (2021)
- 4,736km²
- 9soums
- 3,220mapped services

## How many people live in Ulaanbaatar?

Ulaanbaatar had an estimated **1,581,666 people** in 2021 — 48.2% of Mongolia, the most populous of 22 aimags. There are 1,089 women for every 1,000 men (above the Mongolia figure of 1,033). Spread over 4,736 km², that is about **334 people per km²**, the most densely populated of 22 aimags.

32.5% of people are children under 15 and 4.3% are 65 or older; the median age is about 29 years (it is 28 across Mongolia). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 58 children and older people.

0–4 ****211,006**

5–9 ****172,151**

10–14 ****130,336**

15–19 ****94,048**

20–24 ****94,573**

25–29 ****116,720**

30–34 ****156,164**

35–39 ****129,778**

40–44 ****111,608**

45–49 ****98,437**

50–54 ****81,428**

55–59 ****68,717**

60–64 ****48,908**

65–69 ****28,722**

70+ ****39,070**

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 Ulaanbaatar?

Ulaanbaatar lies in [Mongolia](https://wherepedia.org/mongolia/). It borders 2 other aimags: [Hentii Aimag](https://wherepedia.org/mongolia/hentii/) and [To'v Aimag](https://wherepedia.org/mongolia/to-v/). By area it is the 20th largest of 22 aimags in Mongolia. It covers 0.3% of [Mongolia](https://wherepedia.org/mongolia/). The centre of Ulaanbaatar is about 14 km in a straight line from Ulan Bator, the capital. The centre point is at 47.9593° N, 107.0612° E. Local names: Улаанбаатар .

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 Ulaanbaatar

Soum Area km² Localities Services 

[Baganuur](https://wherepedia.org/mongolia/ulaanbaatar/baganuur/) 625 3 23 

[Bagaxangai](https://wherepedia.org/mongolia/ulaanbaatar/bagaxangai/) 156 2 1 

[Bayangol](https://wherepedia.org/mongolia/ulaanbaatar/bayangol/) 24 2 554 

[Bayanzu'rx](https://wherepedia.org/mongolia/ulaanbaatar/bayanzu-rx/) 1,231 17 685 

[Chingeltei](https://wherepedia.org/mongolia/ulaanbaatar/chingeltei/) 90 4 354 

[Nalaix](https://wherepedia.org/mongolia/ulaanbaatar/nalaix/) 690 5 69 

[Songinoxairxan](https://wherepedia.org/mongolia/ulaanbaatar/songinoxairxan/) 1,204 18 265 

[Su'xbaatar](https://wherepedia.org/mongolia/ulaanbaatar/su-xbaatar/) 213 7 814 

[Xan-Uul](https://wherepedia.org/mongolia/ulaanbaatar/xan-uul/) 503 8 455 

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 Ulaanbaatar

Open gazetteers list **66 villages, towns and localities** in Ulaanbaatar. The largest with a recorded population: Ulan Bator (844,818) and Nalayh (39,579). Settlements here lie between about 1,180 m and 1,972 m above sea level (median 1,386 m).

- 1-р хороолол ᠑ ᠳᠦᠭᠡᠷ ᠬᠣᠷᠢᠶᠠᠯᠠᠯ
- 61-н гарам
- Altan Ölgiy
- Baga Toirog
- Bagahangay
- Bagakhangai
- Baganuur
- Baruun salaa
- Bayan Goliin Dugang
- Bayankhoshuu
- Bayankhoshuuny
- Bayartayn Hiid
- Biokombinat
- Bogdoiin Hiid
- Burhanta
- Chingeltei
- Damba Darajayn Hiid
- Dambadarjaa
- Dari-Ekh
- Dugang Süme
- Dzuunmod
- Dzüün Salaanii Dugang
- Engershand
- Gachuurt
- Gandan
- Gatsuurt
- Gorodok
- Herelengiin Deng Örtöö
- Jargalant
- Khonkhor
- Khujirbulan
- Muhariin Den
- Nalaikh
- Nalayh
- Nariin Murii
- Nüürst
- Omolgon Baatar
- Orbit
- Shadablingi Hiid
- Shara-Höbiin-Dugang
- Sharga Moritoyn Dyan
- Sharkhad
- Songiin
- Songino Khairkhan
- State Circus
- Terelj
- Torhurah
- Tsagaan Güyn Den
- Tsayz
- Tsogt-Öndör
- Ulaanbaatar
- Ulaankhuaran
- Ulan Bator
- Uliastai
- Yaarmag
- Yoliin Hural
- Zaisan
- Zuun salaa
- Нисэх ᠨᠢᠰᠬᠦ
- Сүүж-Уул амралт
- Тахилт ᠲᠠᠬᠢᠯᠲᠤ
- Хүрэл тогоот
- Шадивлан ᠱᠠᠳᠢᠪᠯᠠᠨ
- Шар хөвийн дөрөлж
- Шаргаморьт
- Өлзийт Хороо ᠥᠯᠵᠡᠶᠢᠲᠦ ᠬᠣᠷᠢᠶ᠎ᠠ

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 Ulaanbaatar

Named natural and historic features inside Ulaanbaatar, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

8 rivers and streams; 1 lake.

- Baga Dendi
- Baruun Baydlik Gol
- Baya Gun Nuur
- Goriho Gol
- Huande Am
- Ih Dendi
- Nariin Gol
- Shurgaytu Gol
- Terelj Gol

### Hills and mountains

3 mountains; 2 mountain passes.

- Choybalsan Uul · 2,077 m
- Gorhi Uul · 1,979 m
- Gorhi Uul · 1,770 m
- Tologotoyn Dabaa · 1,652 m
- Aydasaiin Davaa · 1,337 m

### History

1 museum.

- The Museum of the Bogd Khaan

### Getting around

9 railway stations; 1 airport; 1 airfield.

- Amgalan Railway Station
- Arshaant station
- Bagakhangai station
- Baganuur Station
- Bumbat station
- Buyant-Ukhaa International Airport
- Davaany station
- Emeelt station
- Khonkhor station
- Sky Friends
- Ulaanbaatar station

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 Ulaanbaatar and the best time to visit

In Ulaanbaatar, the warmest month is Jul (average 17 °C) and the coolest is Jan (-21 °C). About 276 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jul (68 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 -21 3 

Feb -18 4 

Mar -9 6 

Apr 0 10 

May 7 29 

Jun 15 48 

Jul 17 68 

Aug 15 61 

Sep 8 25 

Oct -1 11 

Nov -11 8 

Dec -19 4 

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

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Ulaanbaatar

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

- Hospitals291
- Banks178
- ATMs25
- Petrol pumps117
- Hotels369
- Shopping malls102
- Schools218
- Colleges and universities158
- Cinemas21
- Pharmacies630
- Restaurants949
- Police stations32
- Dental clinics130

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 Ulaanbaatar?In Mongolia
- What is the population of Ulaanbaatar?1,581,666 (2021 estimate)
- What is the median age in Ulaanbaatar?About 29 years (2021 estimate)
- What is the population density of Ulaanbaatar?About 334 people per km²
- What borders Ulaanbaatar?Hentii Aimag and To'v Aimag
- How many villages are in Ulaanbaatar?66 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Ulaanbaatar?Settlements lie between 1,180 m and 1,972 m
- What is the highest point in Ulaanbaatar?Choybalsan Uul (2,077 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Ulaanbaatar?June to August
- How many hospitals are in Ulaanbaatar?291 mapped
- How many banks are in Ulaanbaatar?178 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Ulaanbaatar?25 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Ulaanbaatar?117 mapped
- What is the P-code of Ulaanbaatar?MN11 (OCHA common operational dataset)