Erdenet Population 2026
Erdenet has a population of 97,814, making it the #2 biggest city in 🇲🇳 Mongolia, located in Orhon. Roughly 2.8% of Mongolia's population lives here. It is about 8.6× smaller than Ulan Bator, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
97,814
Rank in Mongolia
#2
Coordinates
49.03°N, 104.08°E
~1,307 m elevation · Asia/Ulaanbaatar
Distance to capital (Ulan Bator)
241 km
150 miles, straight line
Cities near Erdenet
- Bulgan17,348 people · ~47 km away
- Darhan83,883 people · ~143 km away
- Dzüünharaa18,830 people · ~175 km away
- Sühbaatar22,741 people · ~203 km away
- Ulan Bator844,818 people · ~241 km away
- Zuunmod16,953 people · ~258 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Erdenet?
Erdenet has a population of 97,814 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2 biggest city in Mongolia.
What region is Erdenet in?
Erdenet is located in Orhon, Mongolia.
Is Erdenet the capital of Mongolia?
No, the capital of Mongolia is Ulan Bator, about 241 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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