Choibalsan Population 2026
Choibalsan has a population of 44,835, making it the #4 biggest city in 🇲🇳 Mongolia, located in East Aimak. Roughly 1.3% of Mongolia's population lives here. It is about 19× smaller than Ulan Bator, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
44,835
Rank in Mongolia
#4
Coordinates
48.07°N, 114.53°E
~741 m elevation · Asia/Ulaanbaatar
Distance to capital (Ulan Bator)
569 km
353 miles, straight line
Cities near Choibalsan
- Baruun-Urt18,190 people · ~181 km away
- Undurkhaan22,741 people · ~302 km away
- Saynshand19,891 people · ~490 km away
- Nalayh39,579 people · ~541 km away
- Dzuunmod16,953 people · ~566 km away
- Zuunmod16,953 people · ~566 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Choibalsan?
Choibalsan has a population of 44,835 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #4 biggest city in Mongolia.
What region is Choibalsan in?
Choibalsan is located in East Aimak, Mongolia.
Is Choibalsan the capital of Mongolia?
No, the capital of Mongolia is Ulan Bator, about 569 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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