Ulan Bator Population 2026 capital

Ulan Bator has a population of 844,818, making it the #1 biggest city in 🇲🇳 Mongolia, located in Ulaanbaatar. Roughly 24% of Mongolia's population lives here. Ulan Bator is the capital of Mongolia.

Location of Ulan Bator. Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

844,818

Rank in Mongolia

Coordinates

47.91°N, 106.88°E

~1,284 m elevation · Asia/Ulaanbaatar

Other big cities in Ulaanbaatar

City	Population	Rank in Mongolia
Nalayh	39,579	#5

Cities near Ulan Bator

Dzuunmod16,953 people · ~23 km away
Zuunmod16,953 people · ~23 km away
Nalayh39,579 people · ~34 km away
Dzüünharaa18,830 people · ~110 km away
Darhan83,883 people · ~189 km away
Erdenet97,814 people · ~241 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Ulan Bator?

Ulan Bator has a population of 844,818 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1 biggest city in Mongolia.

What region is Ulan Bator in?

Ulan Bator is located in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.

Is Ulan Bator the capital of Mongolia?

Yes, Ulan Bator is the capital of Mongolia.

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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