Mongolia cities list with latitude and longitude in CSV,SQL,XML,JSON formats

Mongolia
Mongolia
CSV, SQL, XML, JSON

Last update : 10 December 2024.

Country
Mongolia
Capitale
Ulan Bator
Number of cities
1229
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This is the best list of 1229 cities in the Mongolia available in 4 formats ( CSV, Json, SQL, XML ). We have cleaned up the Geoname database to leave only the towns, capitals and villages. All are all associated with regions and sub-regions (where available).

Each file contains the following data: Geoname_ID, City, Alternate_Name, Country_Code, Region, Sub_region, Latitude, Longitude, Elevation, Population, Timezone, Fcode_Name. See the FAQ below for a detailed explanation.

Here is an example of the data from the Mongolia file that you are going to retrieve. The data is displayed here in the form of a table:


Geoname_IDCityAlternate_NameCountry_CodeRegionSub_regionLatitudeLongitudeElevationPopulationTimezoneFcode_Name
2031538Dzüün Ganjir HiidDzuun Ganjir Hiid,Dzüün Ganjir Hiid,Tszun ganchzhur khidMNMiddle Govĭ45.81667107.550Asia/Ulaanbaatarpopulated place
2030099Lamaiin HüryeeLamaiin Huryee,Lamaiin Hüryee,Lamain khure,Lamayn khureMNÖmnögovĭ43.75103.30Asia/Ulaanbaatarpopulated place
2030424HujirtaHujirta,KhuchzhirtuMNSelenge49.86667106.850Asia/Ulaanbaatarpopulated place
2031559Te-tsu-panDzum Bain,Dzun-Bain,Dzun-Bajan,Dzuunbayan,Dzüünbayan,Te-tsu-pan,Дзун-БаянMNEast Gobi Aymag44.49611110.045680Asia/Ulaanbaatarpopulated place
2031829DoloonhudagMNBulgan47.9103.783330Asia/Ulaanbaatarpopulated place
2029429Selenge SumaSelenge,Selenge Somon,Selenge Suma,Selenge SumuMNBulgan49.13333102.983330Asia/Ulaanbaatarpopulated place
1515667Hulhatayn HüryeeHulhatayn Huryee,Hulhatayn Hüryee,Khuekhtein-khure,Khulkhtuin khureMNDzabkhan48.8666798.950Asia/Hovdpopulated place
2028965Teegiin SümeTeegiin Sume,Teegiin Süme,Tegin Sume,Tegin Sumu,Tegin SümuMNEast Aimak47115.750Asia/Choibalsanpopulated place
2029235Shireeteyn HiidShireeteyn Hiid,Shireetiin Hiid,Shireetiin-Hiyd,Shiretuin khid,Shiretuyn khidMNÖmnögovĭ43.56667106.016670Asia/Ulaanbaatarpopulated place
2032144BurhantaBurhanta,Burkhanto,Burkhanty,BurkhantöMNUlaanbaatar48.08333106.533330Asia/Ulaanbaatarpopulated place
2032168BürenhaanBuerenhaan,Burehnkhan,Burenhaan,Bürenhaan,БурэнханMNHentiy48.86667111.70Asia/Ulaanbaatarpopulated place
2031148Habchil ÖrtööHabchil Ortoo,Habchil Urto,Habchil Örtöö,Khabchil urto,Khabchil yurt,Khabgil urtoMNÖmnögovĭ43.41667104.300830Asia/Ulaanbaatarpopulated place
2031058Halyuutayn Holboo ÖrtööHalyuutayn Holboo Ortoo,Halyuutayn Holboo Örtöö,Kaliutuin-Kholbo-urto,Khaliutuin-kholbo-urtoMNEast Aimak49.05113.533330Asia/Choibalsanpopulated place
2029160Sudzhiyn-UrtoMNEast Aimak47.9114.733330Asia/Choibalsanpopulated place
2031270Gindeliin HüryeeGindeliin Huryee,Gindeliin Hüryee,Gindeliin khure,Gindeloin Khure,Gindelyin Khure,Gindelöin Khure,Gindorin-sume,Gundeliin Khure,Gïndorin-sumeMNCentral Aimak47.45105.816670Asia/Ulaanbaatarpopulated place
2029518Sabha HorooSabha Horoo,Sapha haro,Sappa-Khoron,Sappaharo,SappaharōMNEast Aimak46.73333118.416670Asia/Choibalsanpopulated place
2028860TorhurahMNUlaanbaatar47.9107.083330Asia/Ulaanbaatarpopulated place
2032535Bayan HiidBain Khid,Bayan Hiid,Boin-KhidMNEast Gobi Aymag44.91667108.916670Asia/Ulaanbaatarpopulated place
2029352Shara ManhatayShara Manhatay,Shara MankhatayMNBulgan49.73333104.750Asia/Ulaanbaatarpopulated place
2028898Töhömiin SümeIkhe-Tokhomyn-Khure,Kumirnya Tukhumyn-Dagyn’,Kumirnya Tukhumyn-Dagyn’,Tohomiin Sume,Tohomim-Sum,Tufumin-dukan,Tukhumoin Sume,Tukhumoyn sume,Tukhumyin sume,Tukhumyyn Sume,Tukhumöin Sume,Tukhumöyn sume,Töhömiin Süme,Töhömim-SümMNCentral Aimak46.91667105.033330Asia/Ulaanbaatarpopulated place
2032843Arsayn-shandMNEast Gobi Aymag44.96667110.083330Asia/Ulaanbaatarpopulated place
2031229Gurachinii HüryeeGurachinii Huree,Gurachinii Huryee,Gurachinii Hüree,Gurachinii Hüryee,Gurochini KhureMNKhövsgöl Province49.75722101.910830Asia/Ulaanbaatarpopulated place
2031996Dalayn HiidDalain-khid,Dalayn Hiid,Dalayn Khid,Dalayon Khid,Dalayön Khid,Delayn-HiydMNEast Gobi Aymag44.33333110.750Asia/Ulaanbaatarpopulated place
2032269Budangiin HiidBudangiin Hiid,Budungin KhidMNSühbaatar44.85113.666670Asia/Choibalsanpopulated place
1516030Dzagdza DugangDzagasata Dugan,Dzagdza Dugang,Dzagdza-dugan,Tsza-Tszu-Khure,Tszagtszu dugangMNKhövsgöl Province49.6166799.583330Asia/Ulaanbaatarpopulated place
2031767DulaanDulaan,Herlenbayan-UlaanMNHentiy47.28333108.733330Asia/Ulaanbaatarpopulated place
2029366Shara GolShara Gol,Shara GolkaMNSelenge49.76667107.50Asia/Ulaanbaatarpopulated place
2032038ChuluutaChulutu,Chuluuta,ChuluutuMNSelenge49.9106.650Asia/Ulaanbaatarpopulated place
2028692Tsagaan Tologoy HiidTsagaan Tologoy Hiid,Tsagan tologoy khidMNÖmnögovĭ43.16667107.150Asia/Ulaanbaatarpopulated place
2032095Buuriin HuralBuriin Khural,Buuriin HuralMNBulgan47.63333103.533330Asia/Ulaanbaatarpopulated place
2030108Lamaiin BayshingLamaiin Bayshing,Lamayi Bayshing,Lamayn Bayshin,Lamayn-bayshingMNCentral Aimak47.26667108.516670Asia/Ulaanbaatarpopulated place
2029068Tabin JisaTabin Jisa,Tabin chzhisaMNMiddle Govĭ45.65107.366670Asia/Ulaanbaatarpopulated place
1516174BürenhaanBuerenhaan,Burehn-Khan,Buren-khan,Burenhaan,Burenkhaan,Burin Haan Suma,Burin han,Burin han sumu,Burin khan Sume,Burin khan somon,Burin-khan,Bürenhaan,Bürenkhaan,Bürin Haan Suma,Bürin han,Bürin han sumu,Бурэн-ХанMNKhövsgöl Province49.5008399.156670Asia/Ulaanbaatarpopulated place
2031375EreentsavChulun-Khorot,Chuluunhoroot,Ereentsav,Чулун-ХоротMNEast Aimak49.7114.30Asia/Choibalsanpopulated place
1515896Haan Tüüheiin HüryeeHaan Tuuheiin Huryee,Haan Tüüheiin Hüryee,Khan tukhein khureMNUvs Province49.2833394.883330Asia/Hovdpopulated place
2028563Tsulhur-DuganCulkhur-Dugan,Tsulhur-Dugan,Цулхур-ДуганMNBulgan49.5104.350Asia/Ulaanbaatarpopulated place
2032949Amagalangiin Jisa HiidAmagalangiin Jisa Hiid,Amogolangoin chzhisa khid,Amogolangoyn chzhisa khid,Amogolangyin chzhisa khid,Amogolangöin chzhisa khid,Amogolangöyn chzhisa khidMNCentral Aimak46.85106.733330Asia/Ulaanbaatarpopulated place
2031826Doloonii HuralDoloni Khural,Doloonii HuralMNArkhangai Province47.45103.233330Asia/Ulaanbaatarpopulated place
1515845Hargan-Tologoy-ÖrtööMNUvs Province49.6666794.233330Asia/Hovdpopulated place
11125888UlaanshiveetRashaantMNBulganRashaant Sum47.37644103.948090Asia/Ulaanbaatarpopulated place
2028843Tsabchiriin HiidCh’a-p’u-ch’ih-erh,Ch’a-p’u-ch’ih-erh,Tsabchiriin Hiid,Tsabchiriin-Hiyd,Tsabchiroyn khid,Tsabchiryyn khid,Tsabchiröyn khid,Tsapchir,TsapuchiruMNMiddle Govĭ45.65104.766670Asia/Ulaanbaatarpopulated place
2030145JirgalantaDzhirgalanty,Jirgalanta,Jirgalanti,Kirkalantui,Urto DzhirgalantyMNCentral Aimak47.16667106.683330Asia/Ulaanbaatarpopulated place
2031988Dalhayn DugangDalhayn Dugang,Dalkhain dugangMNKhövsgöl Province49.43333101.350Asia/Ulaanbaatarpopulated place
2032836Arshaantayn HuralArshaantayn Hural,Arshanton Khural,Arshantyn-khural,Arshantyyn khural,Arshantön KhuralMNHentiy46.5110.333330Asia/Ulaanbaatarpopulated place
1514957Yaaruugiin HüryeeYaaruugiin Huryee,Yaaruugiin Hüryee,Yarugiin KhureMNDzabkhan47.7166796.60Asia/Hovdpopulated place
1516217BorhoBorcho,Borho,Borkho,Po-erh-hoMNDzabkhan47.696.40Asia/Hovdpopulated place
2029394Shabartayn DugangShabartain dugang,Shabartan Dugang,Shabartayn Dugang,Shabertayn DugangMNHentiy47.71667108.80Asia/Ulaanbaatarpopulated place
2028188Yihe TsahilIkhe-Tsakhil,Ikhe-tzakhil,Yihe TsahilMNDarhan Uul49.416671060Asia/Ulaanbaatarpopulated place
2030508Höshöö Ergetsegiin SuurinHoshoo Ergetscgiin Suurin,Hoshoo Ergetsegiin Suurin,Höshöö Ergetscgiin Suurin,Höshöö Ergetsegiin Suurin,Khoshuergetsegoyn Surin,Koshu Ergetsegoyn Surin,Koshu Ergetsegöyn Surin,Koshu ergetsegyyn surinMNHentiy46.96667109.233330Asia/Ulaanbaatarpopulated place
1515888Hadatayn HüryeeHadatayn Huryee,Hadatayn Hüryee,Khadatuin KhureMNBayanhongor46.998.166670Asia/Ulaanbaatarpopulated place
2028463Ulaan-amMNÖvörhangay46.41667103.416670Asia/Ulaanbaatarpopulated place
2032599Bayak-Goliyn-GolMNSelenge49.666671070Asia/Ulaanbaatarpopulated place
2028952Teliin DugangMNArkhangai Province48.05100.583330Asia/Ulaanbaatarpopulated place
1515161Tsagaan Burgaasanii HüryeeTsagaan Burgaasanii Huryee,Tsagaan Burgaasanii Hüryee,Tsagan Burgasuni KhureMNHovd47.1666792.750Asia/Hovdpopulated place
2031963DarhanDarhan,Darhan Suma,Darhan sumu,Darkhan,Darkhan Sume,Darkhan somon,Khuiten,Khuyten,Kuitun,Urton KuytunMNSelenge49.61667106.350Asia/Ulaanbaatarpopulated place
2032849Arigiin DugangArigiin Dugang,Arigijn-Dugan,Arigyin Dugang,Arigyyn dugang,Аригийн-ДуганMNKhövsgöl Province50.3102.20Asia/Ulaanbaatarpopulated place
2029713Öldzeyte HuralOldzeyte Hural,Ul’tszeytu Khural,Ul’tszeytu Khural,Öldzeyte HuralMNEast Gobi Aymag43.58333109.050Asia/Ulaanbaatarpopulated place
2029806Nomon Haan Lamaiin HiidKure Naman-Khana,Kurya-nomon-han,Naman Han Huryee,Naman Han Hüryee,Naman Khan,Naman-khan-khure,Nomon Haan Lamaiin Hiid,Nomon khan lamain khid,Nomon-Haan-Lamaiin-Hiyd,Nomon-khan-lamyyn khid,Nomonkhan Lamiin KhitMNSelenge49.91667105.116670Asia/Ulaanbaatarpopulated place
1515090Tsetserligiin BayshingTsetserligiin Bayshing,Tsetserligin BayshingMNGovi-Altai Province45.894.40Asia/Hovdpopulated place
2029091Suurin HuralSurin Khural,Suurin HuralMNEast Gobi Aymag46.08333109.50Asia/Ulaanbaatarpopulated place
2032453Bayan Ulaan SumaBain-ulan Somon,Bayan Ulaan,Bayan Ulaan Suma,Bayn Ulan SomonMNHentiy47.5109.250Asia/Ulaanbaatarpopulated place
2032167BürentsogtMNSühbaatar46.71667111.750Asia/Choibalsanpopulated place
2031386Erdeni Wangiin HüryeeErdeni Wangiin Huryee,Erdeni Wangiin Hüryee,Erdeni-Wangiin-Huree,Erdeni-vangin khure,Erdyn-van-khure,Erton-Van-Khure,Ertön-Van-KhureMNSelenge49.91667105.416670Asia/Ulaanbaatarpopulated place
2031772Dugan-HiydMNArkhangai Province48.73333100.983330Asia/Ulaanbaatarpopulated place
2030741HirangHiran,Hirang,Khirang,Kiran,КиранMNSelenge50.28333106.60Asia/Ulaanbaatarpopulated place
2029476Sayhan Hobor HiidSayhan Hobor Hiid,Sayhan Hobor Hiyd,Saykhan Khubur KhidMNEast Gobi Aymag43.76667110.90Asia/Ulaanbaatarpopulated place
2032516Bayan Mönhöiin HiidBain Munkin Khid,Bain-Munku-Khid,Bayan Monhoiin Hiid,Bayan Mönhöiin Hiid,Bayn Munkin KhidMNEast Gobi Aymag45.2111.466670Asia/Ulaanbaatarpopulated place
2032263BuduniBudun,Buduni,Buduun,Büdüün,Pristan’ Budun,Pristan’ BudunMNSelenge50.1105.783330Asia/Ulaanbaatarpopulated place
2028514Üdlegiin DugangUdeligiin Dugan,Udeligiin Dugang,Udeligiyn,Udeligyyn dugang,Udlegiin Dugang,Üdeligiin Dugan,Üdeligiin Dugang,Üdlegiin DugangMNCentral Aimak48.28333106.816670Asia/Ulaanbaatarpopulated place
2031968Dargatayn Jisa HiidDargatayn Jisa Hiid,Dargatayn-Jisa-Hiyd,Dargiatuin chzhisa khid,Dargiatuyn chzhisa khidMNCentral Aimak46.53333107.10Asia/Ulaanbaatarpopulated place
2031930Dayaanchiin HiidDayaanchiin Hiid,Dayaanchiin Huryee,Dayaanchiin Hüryee,Dayanchin KhidMNSühbaatar46.41667112.166670Asia/Choibalsanpopulated place
2031822Doloo Sharadzagiin SümeDolo sharatszag sume,Dolon-Shartszak,Doloo Sharadzagiin Sume,Doloo Sharadzagiin Süme,Dolosharatszagin-Sume,Doron-sharuzaku-sume,Kumirnya Dolon-shartszak-sumeMNÖmnögovĭ42.96667106.116670Asia/Ulaanbaatarpopulated place
2031051Hamariin HuralHamariin Hural,Khamarin-Khural,Khamaron Khural,Khamaroyn Khural,Khamaryin-Khural,Khamaryn-Khural,Khamaryyn Khural,Khamarön Khural,Khamaröyn KhuralMNEast Gobi Aymag44.58333110.30Asia/Ulaanbaatarpopulated place
1515035Ulaan Chuluutayn DugangUlaan Chuluutayn Dugang,Ulan-chulutuin dugangMNKhövsgöl Province48.6166799.80Asia/Ulaanbaatarpopulated place
2028289Utagiin HüryeeUtagiin Huryee,Utagiin Hüryee,Utugun KhureMNKhövsgöl Province49.98333101.250Asia/Ulaanbaatarpopulated place
2030476Hotontoyn HüryeeHotontoyn Huryee,Hotontoyn Hüryee,Khotontuin Khure,Khotontuyn KhureMNArkhangai Province47.36667102.433330Asia/Ulaanbaatarpopulated place
2032801AshatayMNSühbaatar45.83333113.766670Asia/Choibalsanpopulated place
6619114Dund-UsMNHovd48.1266391.372560Asia/Hovdpopulated place
2030081Luujin HüryeeLuchzhen,Luchzhen Monastery,Luchzhen-Khure,Luujin Huryee,Luujin HüryeeMNBulgan48.5103.80Asia/Ulaanbaatarpopulated place
2032025Daaga Yarimpil HiidDaaga Yarimiil Hiid,Daaga Yarimpil Hiid,Daaga Yarimpil Hiyd,Daga Yarimiil Khid,Daga Yarimpil KhidMNCentral Aimak47.68333106.050Asia/Ulaanbaatarpopulated place
1515427Öndörhangay-SumMNUvs Province49.6833395.066670Asia/Hovdpopulated place
2029862Nariin DugangMNBulgan49.75102.80Asia/Ulaanbaatarpopulated place
2029262Shine Bulagiin HuralShine Bulagiin Hural,Shine Bulagin Khural,Shine-Bulag-HuralMNEast Gobi Aymag46109.40Asia/Ulaanbaatarpopulated place
2029795NovotoynMNCentral Aimak47.3105.283330Asia/Ulaanbaatarpopulated place
6619148Tsul-UlaanMNBayan-Ölgiy48.9501391.160650Asia/Hovdpopulated place
2030312Hutambaiin BayshingHutambaiin Bayshing,KhutumbuinbayshingMNArkhangai Province48.5100.883330Asia/Ulaanbaatarpopulated place
2031939Dashilingiin HuralDashilingiin Hural,Dashilingin khuralMNÖmnögovĭ43.71667106.133330Asia/Ulaanbaatarpopulated place
2032050ChoyrChojr,Choyr,Sumber,Sumber Suma,Sumbur,Sumbur Somon,Sumbur Sume,Sumbur sumu,Sümber,Sümber Suma,ЧойрMNGovĭ-Sumber46.36111108.3611110434Asia/Ulaanbaatarseat of a first-order administrative division
2031239GunaMNCentral Aimak48.16667106.033330Asia/Ulaanbaatarpopulated place
2030324Hushuu HiidHo-shun Hei-t’e,Ho-shun Hei-t’e,Hoshun-hito,Hushuu Hiid,Hushuu-Hiyd,Khoshu Khit,Khoshu-Khid,Khushu khid,Kumirnya Khoshun-KhitMNMiddle Govĭ45.16667104.116670Asia/Ulaanbaatarpopulated place
2032783Ayagatayn Dugang HiidAyagatayn Dugang Hiid,Ayagatuin Dugang KhidMNCentral Aimak47.98333106.20Asia/Ulaanbaatarpopulated place
1516120Choyiin JisaChoyiin Jisa,Choyin chzhisa,Choyn JisaMNBayanhongor46.4166799.366670Asia/Ulaanbaatarpopulated place
2032429Bayshinta SümeBaishintu,Baishintu-Sume,Bayshint,Bayshinta Hiid,Bayshinta Sume,Bayshinta Süme,Bayshintu,Bayshintu Sume,Bayshintu hiid,Bayshintuin hiid,Biashintu sumeMNSühbaatar45.71667112.666670Asia/Choibalsanpopulated place
2028166Dalangin DugangDalangin Dugang,Dalong MonasteryMNSelenge49.65106.866670Asia/Ulaanbaatarpopulated place
2032592Bayan Baraatayn HiidBayan Baraatayn Hiid,Bayan Baratuin Khid,Bayan baratuyn khidMNCentral Aimak46.71667106.483330Asia/Ulaanbaatarpopulated place
2029743Ochir Wangiin DugangOchir Uaniin Dugan,Ochir Wangiin Dugang,Ochir-Wangiin-Dugan,Ochirvanyin dugang,Ochirvanyyn dugangMNArkhangai Province48.06667101.033330Asia/Ulaanbaatarpopulated place
2031337GalgatayGalgatay,Golsotay,GolsotoyMNSelenge49.73333107.450Asia/Ulaanbaatarpopulated place
2030060Mandal OvooMNÖmnögovĭ44.36667104.30Asia/Ulaanbaatarpopulated place
2028543TünhelTuenhel,Tunkhehl,Tünhel,ТунхэлMNSelenge48.6438106.759820Asia/Ulaanbaatarpopulated place
2029612UndzhulOnjuul,Onjuul Suma,Unchzhul Somon,Unchzhul-Sumu,Undzhul,Unjuul sumu,Önjüül,Önjüül Suma,Ünjüül sumuMNCentral Aimak46.78333105.566670Asia/Ulaanbaatarpopulated place

Mongolia: A Geographical Exploration of the Land of the Eternal Blue Sky

A Vast and Diverse Landscape

Mongolia, a landlocked country located in Central Asia, is one of the most sparsely populated nations in the world. Despite its relatively small population, Mongolia spans a vast territory, roughly the size of Western Europe, and is characterized by diverse landscapes ranging from expansive steppes to towering mountains, vast deserts, and deep valleys. Its geographical location, bordered by Russia to the north and China to the south, positions it at the crossroads of two distinct climatic and cultural zones.

The country's geography plays a critical role in shaping its history, economy, and way of life. Mongolia’s rugged terrain, with vast expanses of grasslands and harsh winters, has shaped the nomadic traditions of its people. The steppes, which cover much of the country, are ideal for pastoralism, where herding livestock remains a cornerstone of the Mongolian economy. The Altai and Khangai mountain ranges provide natural barriers and have been historically significant, not only as physical landmarks but also as cultural and spiritual symbols.

To understand Mongolia fully, it is essential to look at both its physical geography and the distribution of its cities and regions. Detailed geographic data, including the exact latitude and longitude of each city, provides valuable insight into how this vast country is structured, how settlements are organized, and how geography influences various aspects of life in Mongolia.

The Regional and Administrative Layout of Mongolia

Mongolia is divided into 21 provinces, known as aimags, and the capital city, Ulaanbaatar, which serves as both the political and economic center of the country. These aimags, each encompassing several districts or soums, represent the administrative regions of Mongolia, each with its own local governance and cultural identity.

The capital city, Ulaanbaatar, located in the north-central part of the country, is home to nearly half of Mongolia's population and acts as the central hub for commerce, culture, and government. It sits on the banks of the Tuul River and is surrounded by vast steppe and mountains, offering a stark contrast between its urban areas and the expansive natural landscapes surrounding it. Ulaanbaatar’s rapid urban growth in recent decades has led to significant changes in the city’s geographical and socio-economic landscape.

The provinces of Mongolia, such as Khövsgöl, Dornod, and Övörkhangai, are much more rural and are characterized by wide-open spaces and a dispersed population. These regions remain largely dependent on agriculture, particularly animal husbandry, and play a crucial role in the country’s economy. Geographic data on the specific locations of these cities, provinces, and districts is essential for understanding how regional identities, infrastructure, and resource distribution align across the country.

Latitude and Longitude: Mapping Mongolia’s Geography

Mongolia’s vast geography is best understood through its geographic coordinates. Latitude and longitude serve as essential tools for accurately pinpointing the locations of its cities, provinces, and even remote settlements. The country’s diverse topography—from the eastern Gobi Desert to the northern mountains and central steppe—demands precision in mapping.

For instance, knowing the latitude and longitude of Ulaanbaatar provides insights into the city’s position relative to other major settlements and its proximity to significant geographical features like the Altai Mountains and the Gobi Desert. The coordinates of cities like Erdenet, Darkhan, and Choibalsan reveal how urban areas are distributed across the country and help demonstrate the relationship between human settlements and the surrounding natural environment.

The use of geographic data in Mongolia also aids in transportation planning, as the country’s infrastructure is largely dependent on connecting its sparse urban centers. Accurate geographic data allows for better mapping of road networks, railways, and flight routes, making it easier to optimize logistics and resource distribution across this landlocked nation.

Mongolia’s Climate and Environmental Geography

Mongolia’s climate is extreme and highly variable, shaped by its landlocked position and vast continental size. The country experiences harsh winters with temperatures often dipping below -40°C, while summers can be uncomfortably hot in some regions, especially in the Gobi Desert. The combination of altitude, latitude, and continental position creates dramatic temperature swings and seasonal variations, influencing the types of vegetation, agriculture, and settlement patterns found throughout the country.

In the north, the climate is more temperate, with forested mountains providing a stark contrast to the dry, arid Gobi Desert in the south. This diversity of climates supports a range of ecosystems, from alpine meadows to desert scrubland, each with its own set of flora and fauna. The vast steppe region, covering much of Mongolia, is home to nomadic herders who raise livestock such as sheep, goats, and camels. These herders rely on the land's ability to support their animals and provide resources like wool, meat, and milk.

To manage these diverse landscapes and climates, geographic data is crucial in understanding regional vulnerabilities to climate change, natural disasters, and resource management. By obtaining data on the specific latitude and longitude of cities and environmental features, policymakers can better assess the risks posed by desertification, soil erosion, and droughts, which are increasingly threatening the country’s agriculture and pastoral economy.

The Role of Geographic Data in Mongolia’s Development

Geographic data is indispensable for the development of infrastructure, environmental management, and urban planning in Mongolia. As the country continues to modernize and urbanize, it faces numerous challenges related to sustainable growth, resource management, and environmental protection. The population density in Ulaanbaatar contrasts sharply with the sparse distribution of settlements in the rural provinces, creating a need for balanced development strategies.

Obtaining detailed data on the locations of cities, regions, and departments—along with their geographic coordinates—helps to provide insights into population density, infrastructure needs, and resource availability. For example, understanding the exact location of a city like Erdenet, located in the north, in relation to key mining resources, allows for more effective management of the country’s mineral wealth, while considering the environmental impact of extraction processes.

Additionally, with much of the country’s population living in rural areas and relying on agriculture, precise geographic data aids in ensuring that water resources are used efficiently, pastureland is preserved, and infrastructure connects remote communities to markets, healthcare, and educational facilities.

Conclusion

Mongolia’s vast and varied geography presents both opportunities and challenges for the nation. From its mountainous regions and steppe to its deserts and forests, the country's physical environment profoundly impacts the lives of its people. By obtaining detailed geographic data, including the latitude and longitude of cities, regions, and departments, researchers, urban planners, and policymakers can make informed decisions about development, environmental conservation, and infrastructure management. This data serves as a foundation for building a sustainable future in Mongolia, ensuring that the country can meet the needs of its population while protecting its unique landscapes and cultural heritage.

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  • Geoname_ID: This is a unique identifier for each place or geographical name in the Geoname database.
  • City: The name of the place, which can be a town, village or any other form of human settlement.
  • Alternate_Name: Other names or appellations that the place may have. These alternative names may be in different languages, dialects or even local names.
  • Country_Code: This is the ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code for the country in which the place is located. For example, "US" for the United States, "FR" for France.
  • Region: This represents the first-order administrative division in which the location is situated. For example, this could be a state, province or territory.
  • Sub_region: This is a second-order administrative division, such as a county or district, within the region.
  • Latitude: The geographical latitude of the location, usually in decimal degrees.
  • Longitude: The geographical longitude of the location, also usually in decimal degrees.
  • Elevation: The elevation or altitude of the location in relation to sea level, usually measured in metres.
  • Population: The estimated number of inhabitants or population of the location.
  • Timezone: The time zone in which the location is located, in accordance with global time zone standards.
  • Fcode_Name: This is a code that categorises the type of location. For example, "PPL" could mean a populated place, while "PPLC" could be the capital of a political entity.
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