Bulgan Population 2026
Bulgan has a population of 17,348, making it the #21 biggest city in 🇲🇳 Mongolia, located in Bulgan. Roughly 0.5% of Mongolia's population lives here. It is about 49× smaller than Ulan Bator, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
17,348
Rank in Mongolia
#21
Coordinates
48.81°N, 103.53°E
~1,204 m elevation · Asia/Ulaanbaatar
Distance to capital (Ulan Bator)
267 km
166 miles, straight line
Cities near Bulgan
- Erdenet97,814 people · ~47 km away
- Darhan83,883 people · ~189 km away
- Tsetserleg21,620 people · ~214 km away
- Dzüünharaa18,830 people · ~214 km away
- Sühbaatar22,741 people · ~249 km away
- Mörön39,404 people · ~261 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Bulgan?
Bulgan has a population of 17,348 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #21 biggest city in Mongolia.
What region is Bulgan in?
Bulgan is located in Bulgan, Mongolia.
Is Bulgan the capital of Mongolia?
No, the capital of Mongolia is Ulan Bator, about 267 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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