Saynshand Population 2026

Saynshand has a population of 19,891, making it the #17 biggest city in 🇲🇳 Mongolia, located in East Gobi Aymag. Roughly 0.6% of Mongolia's population lives here. It is about 42× smaller than Ulan Bator, the country's biggest city.

Ulan BatorSaynshand
Location of Saynshand (capital Ulan Bator shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
19,891
Rank in Mongolia
#17
Coordinates
44.88°N, 110.12°E
~947 m elevation · Asia/Ulaanbaatar
Distance to capital (Ulan Bator)
418 km
260 miles, straight line

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FAQ

What is the population of Saynshand?
Saynshand has a population of 19,891 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #17 biggest city in Mongolia.
What region is Saynshand in?
Saynshand is located in East Gobi Aymag, Mongolia.
Is Saynshand the capital of Mongolia?
No, the capital of Mongolia is Ulan Bator, about 418 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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