Central Region
Darkhan-Uul Aimag
Darkhan-Uul is a small aimag built around the industrial city of Darkhan, one of Mongolia's largest cities, on the railway between Ulaanbaatar and the Russian border.
- Aimag centre
- Darkhan
- Area
- 3,275 km²
- Population (2025)
- 105,122
- Population (2020 census)
- 107,018
- Soums
- 4
- From Ulaanbaatar
- About 219 km by road
Overview
It is a convenient stop on the way north to Selenge and Amarbayasgalant Monastery.
Highlights
- The city of Darkhan and its monasteries and museums
- A base for trips to Amarbayasgalant Monastery
When to Go
Summer is the most pleasant; the city is accessible year-round by road and rail.
Soums
Darkhan-Uul has 4 soums. Fuller guides to individual soums are in preparation.
| Soum | Mongolian | Population (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| DarkhanДарханAimag centre | Дархан | 89,421 |
| OrkhonОрхон | Орхон | 3,065 |
| KhongorХонгор | Хонгор | 5,507 |
| Shariin GolШарын гол | Шарын гол | 7,129 |
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