Tsetserleg Population 2026

Tsetserleg has a population of 21,620, making it the #16 biggest city in 🇲🇳 Mongolia, located in Arkhangai Province. Roughly 0.6% of Mongolia's population lives here. It is about 39× smaller than Ulan Bator, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

21,620

Rank in Mongolia

#16

Coordinates

47.48°N, 101.45°E

~1,705 m elevation · Asia/Ulaanbaatar

Distance to capital (Ulan Bator)

409 km

254 miles, straight line

Cities near Tsetserleg

Bayanhongor30,931 people · ~153 km away
Arvayheer29,420 people · ~168 km away
Bulgan17,348 people · ~214 km away
Mörön39,404 people · ~258 km away
Erdenet97,814 people · ~261 km away
Bogd27,924 people · ~317 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Tsetserleg?

Tsetserleg has a population of 21,620 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #16 biggest city in Mongolia.

What region is Tsetserleg in?

Tsetserleg is located in Arkhangai Province, Mongolia.

Is Tsetserleg the capital of Mongolia?

No, the capital of Mongolia is Ulan Bator, about 409 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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