Khovd Population 2026

Khovd has a population of 29,800, making it the #9 biggest city in 🇲🇳 Mongolia, located in Hovd. Roughly 0.8% of Mongolia's population lives here. It is about 28× smaller than Ulan Bator, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

29,800

Rank in Mongolia

Coordinates

48.01°N, 91.64°E

~1,395 m elevation · Asia/Hovd

Distance to capital (Ulan Bator)

1,133 km

704 miles, straight line

Cities near Khovd

Ölgii28,400 people · ~164 km away
Ulaangom30,092 people · ~222 km away
Uliastay16,265 people · ~389 km away
Altai17,617 people · ~393 km away
Mörön39,404 people · ~649 km away
Bayanhongor30,931 people · ~715 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Khovd?

Khovd has a population of 29,800 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #9 biggest city in Mongolia.

What region is Khovd in?

Khovd is located in Hovd, Mongolia.

Is Khovd the capital of Mongolia?

No, the capital of Mongolia is Ulan Bator, about 1,133 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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