Mörön Population 2026
Mörön has a population of 39,404, making it the #6 biggest city in 🇲🇳 Mongolia, located in Khövsgöl Province. Roughly 1.1% of Mongolia's population lives here. It is about 21× smaller than Ulan Bator, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
39,404
Rank in Mongolia
#6
Coordinates
49.63°N, 100.16°E
~1,280 m elevation · Asia/Ulaanbaatar
Distance to capital (Ulan Bator)
528 km
328 miles, straight line
Cities near Mörön
- Tsetserleg21,620 people · ~258 km away
- Bulgan17,348 people · ~261 km away
- Erdenet97,814 people · ~292 km away
- Uliastay16,265 people · ~322 km away
- Bayanhongor30,931 people · ~385 km away
- Darhan83,883 people · ~416 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Mörön?
Mörön has a population of 39,404 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #6 biggest city in Mongolia.
What region is Mörön in?
Mörön is located in Khövsgöl Province, Mongolia.
Is Mörön the capital of Mongolia?
No, the capital of Mongolia is Ulan Bator, about 528 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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