Bayanhongor Population 2026

Bayanhongor has a population of 30,931, making it the #7 biggest city in 🇲🇳 Mongolia, located in Bayankhongor. Roughly 0.9% of Mongolia's population lives here. It is about 27× smaller than Ulan Bator, the country's biggest city.

Location of Bayanhongor (capital Ulan Bator shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

30,931

Rank in Mongolia

Coordinates

46.19°N, 100.72°E

~1,873 m elevation · Asia/Ulaanbaatar

Distance to capital (Ulan Bator)

504 km

313 miles, straight line

Cities near Bayanhongor

Tsetserleg21,620 people · ~153 km away
Arvayheer29,420 people · ~158 km away
Bogd27,924 people · ~204 km away
Altai17,617 people · ~343 km away
Uliastay16,265 people · ~341 km away
Bulgan17,348 people · ~360 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Bayanhongor?

Bayanhongor has a population of 30,931 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #7 biggest city in Mongolia.

What region is Bayanhongor in?

Bayanhongor is located in Bayankhongor, Mongolia.

Is Bayanhongor the capital of Mongolia?

No, the capital of Mongolia is Ulan Bator, about 504 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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