Darhan Population 2026
Darhan has a population of 83,883, making it the #3 biggest city in 🇲🇳 Mongolia, located in Darhan Uul. Roughly 2.4% of Mongolia's population lives here. It is about 10× smaller than Ulan Bator, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
83,883
Rank in Mongolia
#3
Coordinates
49.49°N, 105.92°E
~683 m elevation · Asia/Ulaanbaatar
Distance to capital (Ulan Bator)
189 km
117 miles, straight line
Cities near Darhan
- Dzüünharaa18,830 people · ~81 km away
- Sühbaatar22,741 people · ~85 km away
- Erdenet97,814 people · ~143 km away
- Bulgan17,348 people · ~189 km away
- Ulan Bator844,818 people · ~189 km away
- Dzuunmod16,953 people · ~212 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Darhan?
Darhan has a population of 83,883 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #3 biggest city in Mongolia.
What region is Darhan in?
Darhan is located in Darhan Uul, Mongolia.
Is Darhan the capital of Mongolia?
No, the capital of Mongolia is Ulan Bator, about 189 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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