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Kharkhorin
City in Övörkhangai, Mongolia
Overview
Kharkhorin, once the ancient capital of the Mongol Empire, is a small city rich in history situated along the scenic Orkhon River. Known for its spiritual heritage and proximity to iconic sites like Erdene Zuu Monastery, it offers travelers a blend of steppe vistas and culture.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mongolia
Province
Övörkhangai
Population
8,977
Time Zone
Asia/Choibalsan
Coordinates
47.19°, 102.81°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
70
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$540
Local Cost
$306
Local Income
$220
Cashless
20
English
30
Temperature
0.5°C
Summer Avg
16.0°C
Winter Avg
-15.9°C
Record High
35.5°C
Record Low
-33.9°C
Humidity
58%
Precipitation
260 mm
Internet Speed
8 Mbps
Upload
6 Mbps
Latency
19 ms
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
2
Transport
6
Walk Score
6
Footways
12.0
Airport
KHR
Distance
6 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 4 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
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 60/100.
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