Ulaangom Population 2026

Ulaangom has a population of 30,092, making it the #8 biggest city in 🇲🇳 Mongolia, located in Uvs Province. Roughly 0.8% of Mongolia's population lives here. It is about 28× smaller than Ulan Bator, the country's biggest city.

Ulan BatorUlaangom
Location of Ulaangom (capital Ulan Bator shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
30,092
Rank in Mongolia
#8
Coordinates
49.98°N, 92.07°E
~935 m elevation · Asia/Hovd
Distance to capital (Ulan Bator)
1,104 km
686 miles, straight line

Cities near Ulaangom

  • Ölgii28,400 people · ~189 km away
  • Khovd29,800 people · ~222 km away
  • Uliastay16,265 people · ~429 km away
  • Altai17,617 people · ~507 km away
  • Mörön39,404 people · ~582 km away
  • Tsetserleg21,620 people · ~742 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Ulaangom?
Ulaangom has a population of 30,092 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #8 biggest city in Mongolia.
What region is Ulaangom in?
Ulaangom is located in Uvs Province, Mongolia.
Is Ulaangom the capital of Mongolia?
No, the capital of Mongolia is Ulan Bator, about 1,104 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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