Nalayh Population 2026
Nalayh has a population of 39,579, making it the #5 biggest city in 🇲🇳 Mongolia, located in Ulaanbaatar. 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)
39,579
Rank in Mongolia
#5
Coordinates
47.77°N, 107.28°E
~1,434 m elevation · Asia/Ulaanbaatar
Distance to capital (Ulan Bator)
34 km
21 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Ulaanbaatar
| City | Population | Rank in Mongolia |
|---|---|---|
| Ulan Bator | 844,818 | #1 |
Cities near Nalayh
- Dzuunmod16,953 people · ~26 km away
- Zuunmod16,953 people · ~26 km away
- Ulan Bator844,818 people · ~34 km away
- Dzüünharaa18,830 people · ~135 km away
- Darhan83,883 people · ~216 km away
- Undurkhaan22,741 people · ~258 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Nalayh?
Nalayh has a population of 39,579 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #5 biggest city in Mongolia.
What region is Nalayh in?
Nalayh is located in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.
Is Nalayh the capital of Mongolia?
No, the capital of Mongolia is Ulan Bator, about 34 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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