Ulaanbaatar
Ulaanbaatar - by bne IntelliNews
City Information
Ulaanbaatar or Ulan Bator, formerly Urga or Niislel Khureheh is the capital and the largest city in Mongolia. It is situated on the Tuul River at the elevation of 4,430 meters, with the gps coordinates of 47° 55' 16.4280'' N and 106° 55' 6.8016'' E. The territory of Ulaanbaatar is 1,350 square kilometers. The city is surrounded by 4 mountains which are Bogdkhaan, Bayanzurkh, Songino Khairkhan and Chingeltei Khairkhan Mountains. The dividing point of the Arctic, Pacific and the Central Asian Endorheic drainage basin of Ulaanbaatar is the important drainage basin of the Mongolia and the world. Ulaanbaatar is in the zone of discontinuous permafrost. There are loads of mineral resources found in the city area, such as coal, gold, lead, iron, etc.
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In 2019, the city population is estimated at 1.553 million (United Nations). As the result of migration which is mostly from the rural area, Ulaanbaatar has had steady growth in its population since the 1920s. There are 9 districts which include Bayangol, Bayanzurkh, Chingeltei, Sukhbaatar, Songinokhairkhan, Khan-Uul, Nalaikh, Bagakhangai and Baganuur. The districts in Ulaanbaatar are divided into 'Khoroos' which are the smallest administrative divisions. There is a total of 144 khoroos in Ulaanbaatar.
Ulaanbaatar is the industrial center of Mongolia. The major manufacturing plants include cement, iron, and brick works; footwear and garment factories; vehicle-repair works; food-processing plants.
All Year Climate & Weather Averages in Ulaanbaatar:
| High Temp: |
25 |
°C |
| Low Temp: |
-29 |
°C |
| Mean Temp: |
-1 |
°C |
| Humidity: |
62 |
% |
| Precipitation: |
5.5 |
mm |
| Annual Rainfall: |
66.0 |
mm (per year) |
| Dew Point: |
-8 |
°C |
| Wind: |
9 |
km/h |
| Pressure: |
1021 |
mbar |
| Visibility: |
23 |
km |
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| Time Zone: |
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia (GMT+8)
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| Currency: |
The Mongolian Tughrik (MNT) |
| Dialing Code: |
+976 11 (21, 51) |
| สนามบิน: |
-Chinggis Khaan International Airport (IATA: ULN, ICAO: ZMUB)
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| Public Airports: |
-สนามบินนานาชาติ New Ulaanbaatar
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| Sources: |
- National Statistics Office of Mongolia. 2019. Ulaanbaatar City Group Statistics for Economies Based on Natural Resources. [Online]. [30 May 2019]. Available from: web.nso.mn/ub_city_group
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-The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica. 2019. Encyclopaedia Britannica. [Online]. [30 May 2019]. Available from: britannica.com/place/Ulaanbaatar
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- Time and Date. 2019. [Online]. [22 January 2019]. Available from:https://www.timeanddate.com/
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-United Nations. 2018. The World's Cities in 2018. [Online]. [15 January 2019]. Available from: un.org
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Top Attractions
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Gorkhi-Terelj National Park, the wild national park with hot springs - by travelcravings
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Sükhbaatar Square, a public square bordered by government buildings & site of a series of monument statues - by Lonely Planet
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National Museum of Mongolia, Mongolian history & culture museum - by Tripadvisor
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Gandantegchinlen Monastery, Buddhist monastery complex featuring sacred temples & an 82-ft. gold Megjid Janraisig statue - by Pinterest
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The Megjid Janraisig Statue - by Robert Harding
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Choijin Lama Temple Museum, early 1900s Buddhist monastery with several temples displaying ancient art & cultural artifacts - by TripAdvisor
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Zaisan Memorial, the iconic monument above the city remembering soldiers of Mongolia & the USSR lost in WWII - by Flickr
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Sister City Agreement: On 27 July 2017, Pol. Gen. Aswin Kwanmuang, Governor of Bangkok and Mr. Batbold Sundui, Governor and Mayor of Ulaanbaatar signed Agreement on the Establishment of Sister City Relations Between the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration,
the Kingdom of Thailand and the City of Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.
Leader: Mr. Amarsaikhan Sainbuyan, Mayor (as of Feb 2020)
Website: https://ulaanbaatar.mn/
download: Agreement On the Establishment of Sister City Relation (Eng.)
Agreement On the Establishment of Sister City Relation (Thai.)
Agreement On the Establishment of Sister City Relation (Mong.)
Consequences Activities after Signing on the Agreement
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Date |
Activities |
Venue |
ลิงค์ รูปภาพ/วีดีโอ อัลบั้ม |
| 1 |
27 July 2017 |
The delegation of Ulaanbaatar visited Bangkok in order to pay a courtesy call on Pol. Gen. Aswin Kwanmuang, Governor of Bangkok.
Then, Pol.Gen. Aswin Kwanmuang, Governor of Bangkok and Mr. Batbold Sundui, Governor and Mayor of Ulaanbaatar signed Agreement on the Establishment of Sister City Relations Between the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, the Kingdom of Thailand and the City of Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.
In the evening, Mrs. Wanvilai Promlakano, Deputy Governor of Bangkok welcomed the delegation of Ulaanbaatar at a welcome dinner hosted by the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration. |
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| 2 |
15 January 2018 |
The delegation from Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, led by Col. Javzmaa Boldbaatar, Head of Military Department, Ulaanbaatar Governor’s Office visited Bangkok City Hall to strengthen sister city relations between Bangkok and Ulaanbaatar. In this connection,
Mr. Peerapong Sirikasem, Deputy Director - General of Strategy and Evaluation Department welcomed and presented a presentation of Bangkok's overview. |
Bangkok |
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| 3 |
12 - 16 March 2018
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Ms. Otgonsuren Narantsogt, Senior Specialist of the Foreign Relations Department and Ms. Batchimeg Tserenminjin, Expert of the Mayor's Administrative Working Group as the representatives of Ulaanbaatar participated in Sister City Senior Officials Seminar on International Cooperation. |
Bangkok |
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| 4 |
23 - 30 July 2018
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The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration official and the youth representatives of Bangkok participated in International Youth Exchange Programme-2018. |
Ulaanbaatar |
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| 5 |
3 - 6 August 2018
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The delegation of Bangkok led by Mr. Patarut Dardarananda, Permanent Secretary for BMA paid a courtesy call on H.E. Batbold Sundui, Governor of Capital City and Mayor of Ulaanbaatar to discuss on the further cooperation between Bangkok and Ulaanbaatar in the fields of education, culture and tourism, health care and environment, etc.Then, the delegation of Bangkok participated in Danshig Naadam Festival and visited an Integrated Service Center.
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Ulaanbaatar |
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| 6 |
30 January-
6 February 2019
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Ms. Bayalagtsengel Demberel, Senior Specialist of the Legal Department together with the officials from the Mayor’s office of Ulaanbaatar City and the youth representatives of Ulaanbaatar participated in
Bangkok - Ulaanbaatar Youth Exchange Program 2019. |
Bangkok |
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| 7 |
19-23 October 2019 |
Bangkok delegation participated in Ulaanbaatar International Day 2019. |
Ulaanbaatar |
http://www.prbangkok.com |
As of May 2021
