Darkhan-Uul

Location and Geography

Darkhan-Uul Province is located in the northern part of Mongolia, within the valleys of the Kharaa River and among the foothills of the Khentii mountain range. It covers a total area of 327.5 thousand hectares. About 70.7% of the territory, or 231.7 thousand hectares, is used as agricultural land.

Population and Culture

Darkhan-Uul is a highly urbanized province with a total population of 102,014 people, of which 85,066 live in Darkhan city. Around 63.8% of the population is under the age of 35, and 55.2% are of working age. The province has 28,862 households, with 29.1% living in detached houses, 51.0% in apartment buildings, and 1% in independent modern housing units.

Natural and Cultural Attractions

The “Seven Wonders” of Darkhan-Uul Province include Takhlagt Ikh Darkhan Mountain, Tree of Love, Sharyn Gol rock paintings, Buural Mountain burial sites, Durs Naras pine trees, Lam Dondov mineral spring, and Khuiten River rock inscriptions, making the province a unique blend of natural beauty and historical heritage.