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Hovd

City in Övörkhangai, Mongolia

Overview

Hovd is the administrative and cultural hub of western Mongolia, set amid rugged mountains and sweeping steppes. The city blends ethnic diversity, lively bazaars, and centuries-old history, making it a gateway to Mongolia's far west.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Mongolia
Province
Övörkhangai
Population
27,924
Time Zone
Asia/Choibalsan
Coordinates
44.67°, 102.17°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
70
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$620
Local Cost
$360
Local Income
$330
Cashless
15
English
20
Temperature
4.3°C
Summer Avg
20.8°C
Winter Avg
-13.2°C
Record High
38.5°C
Record Low
-28.2°C
Humidity
43%
Precipitation
122 mm
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0

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.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. 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 55/100.

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