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Old Barag

City in Inner Mongolia, China

Overview

Old Barag is a small city in Inner Mongolia known for its rich blend of Mongolian and Russian heritage, steppe landscapes, and lively local customs. The city acts as a gateway to the legendary Barag Grasslands, offering a unique, laid-back experience away from the region's bigger urban centers.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
China
Autonomous Region
Inner Mongolia
Population
Time Zone
Asia/Shanghai
Coordinates
49.63°, 119.64°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
68
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
62
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost
$717
Local Cost
$427
Local Income
$230
Cashless
45
English
20
Temperature
0.0°C
Summer Avg
19.5°C
Winter Avg
-21.3°C
Record High
40.6°C
Record Low
-44.0°C
Humidity
70%
Precipitation
357 mm
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
Airport
HLD
Distance
48 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 41/100.

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