Orkhon, Selenge Facts
| Area | 1497.8 km² |
| Population | 2,695 |
| Male Population | 1,397 (51.8%) |
| Female Population | 1,298 (48.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -33.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +4.3% |
| Median Age | 26.9 years (Male: 26.2, Female: 27.7) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $7,491 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Ulaanbaatar Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 49.14500, 105.38833 |
| Postal Codes | 43143 |
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Orkhon, Selenge Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,036 | 2,566 | 2,583 | 2,463 | 2,695 | 2,852 | 2,953 |
| Population Density | 2.7 / km² | 1.7 / km² | 1.7 / km² | 1.6 / km² | 1.8 / km² | 1.9 / km² | 2 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridOrkhon, Selenge Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 4.3% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orkhon, Selenge | -33.2% | +5% | +4.3% |
| Selenge Province | — | — | — |
| Mongolia | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Orkhon, Selenge Median Age
Median Age: 26.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orkhon, Selenge | 26.9 yrs | 27.7 yrs | 26.2 yrs |
| Selenge Province | 26.9 yrs | 27.7 yrs | 26.2 yrs |
| Mongolia | 25.7 yrs | 26.3 yrs | 25.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Orkhon, Selenge Population Density
Population Density: 1.8 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orkhon, Selenge | 2,695 | 1,497.8 km² | 1.8 / km² |
| Selenge Province | 94,293 | 41,494.3 km² | 2.3 / km² |
| Mongolia | 2.9 million | 1,564,910.7 km² | 1.9 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Orkhon, Selenge Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Orkhon, Selenge Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $3,831 | $3,233 | $3,593 | $3,079 | $8,053 | $6,731 | $7,219 | $7,491 |
| Total GDP | $8.6M | $8M | $9.2M | $7.7M | $19.5M | $16.7M | $19.3M | $20.5M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Orkhon, Selenge CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orkhon, Selenge | 18,433 tn | 6.84 tn | 12.3 tons/km² |
| Selenge Province | 645,781 tn | 6.85 tn | 15.6 tons/km² |
| Mongolia | 18,498,989 tn | 6.35 tn | 11.8 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Orkhon, Selenge CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 18,433 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 6.84 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 12.3 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (5) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/2/04 | 7:59 PM | 3.8 | 75.1 km | 18,000 m | central Mongolia | usgs.gov |
| 5/17/00 | 6:40 PM | 4.2 | 25.3 km | 33,000 m | central Mongolia | usgs.gov |
| 5/17/00 | 12:08 PM | 4.5 | 18.9 km | 10,000 m | central Mongolia | usgs.gov |
| 2/2/99 | 1:22 PM | 3.7 | 31.7 km | 33,000 m | central Mongolia | usgs.gov |
| 9/25/98 | 1:55 AM | 4 | 76.3 km | 33,000 m | central Mongolia | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Orkhon, Selenge
Orkhon (Mongolian: Орхон) is a sum (district) of Selenge Province in northern Mongolia.
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