Capital city
Ulaanbaatar
The capital of Mongolia and its economic and cultural heart.
Overview
Ulaanbaatar is the capital of Mongolia, home to about 1.6 million people across 9 districts.
Ulaanbaatar Districts (9)
OverviewBaganuur
A coal-mining district east of the city center.
30,000 population
OverviewBagakhangai
The smallest district of Ulaanbaatar.
4,000 population
OverviewBayangol
A central district concentrated with trade and services.
220,000 population
OverviewBayanzürkh
The most populous district, sprawling across the east.
340,000 population
OverviewChingeltei
A historic central district hosting the Government Palace.
150,000 population
OverviewKhan-Uul
A fast-developing district at the foot of Bogd Khan Mountain.
210,000 population
OverviewNalaikh
A southeastern district with a traditional coal-mining heritage.
38,000 population
OverviewSongino Khairkhan
A large district covering the western expanse of the city.
340,000 population
OverviewSükhbaatar
A district concentrated with universities and embassies.
140,000 population