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.
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
Cities near Saynshand
- Undurkhaan22,741 people · ~274 km away
- Baruun-Urt18,190 people · ~316 km away
- Nalayh39,579 people · ~387 km away
- Dzuunmod16,953 people · ~397 km away
- Zuunmod16,953 people · ~397 km away
- Ulan Bator844,818 people · ~418 km away
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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