# Darkhan

> capital city of Darkhan-Uul Aimag, Mongolia

**Wikidata**: [Q235571](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q235571)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darkhan_(city))  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/darkhan

## Summary
Darkhan is the capital city of Darkhan-Uul Province in Mongolia, founded in 1961 with an area of 103 square kilometres and a population of approximately 100,000 people.

## Key Facts
- Capital city of Darkhan-Uul Province, Mongolia
- Founded in 1961
- Area: 103 square kilometres
- Population: approximately 100,000 (various estimates from 2015-2019)
- Coordinates: 49.4867° N, 105.9228° E
- Elevation: 665 metres above sea level
- Timezone: UTC+08:00
- Postal code: 213800
- Trunk prefix: +976 (0) 137
- Native label: "Дархан" (Mongolian script: ᠳᠠᠷᠬᠠᠨ)
- Official name: "Дархан"
- Twinned with Zeitz, Kaposvár (since 1973), and Ulan-Ude (since 1967)

## FAQs
- What is the population of Darkhan?  
  The population was approximately 100,443 in 2015, 101,408 in 2016, 102,975 in 2017, 104,999 in 2018, and 106,470 in 2019 according to UNdata.

- When was Darkhan established?  
  Darkhan was founded in 1961.

- What is the capital status of Darkhan?  
  It serves as the capital city of Darkhan-Uul Province in Mongolia.

- What are the coordinates of Darkhan?  
  The coordinates are 49.486666666667 latitude and 105.92277777778 longitude.

- What are the twinned administrative bodies?  
  Darkhan is twinned with Zeitz, Hungary (since 1973), Kaposvár, Hungary (since 1973), and Ulan-Ude, Russia (since 1967).

## Why It Matters
Darkhan serves as the administrative and economic center of Darkhan-Uul Province, playing a crucial role in regional governance and development. As the capital, it houses provincial government offices, educational institutions, and healthcare facilities that serve the surrounding rural areas. The city's establishment in 1961 reflects Mongolia's urban development strategy during the socialist era, positioning it as a key industrial and service hub in the central part of the country. Its population growth and infrastructure development have made it vital for the province's economic activities and social services.

## Notable For
- First established in 1961 as a planned industrial city during Mongolia's socialist period
- Maintains twinning relationships with multiple international cities, including Hungarian and Russian municipalities
- Has experienced steady population growth from approximately 100,000 residents in 2015 to over 106,000 by 2019
- Serves as the primary urban center for Darkhan-Uul Province, providing essential services to rural populations
- Features a mix of Soviet-era architecture and modern development, reflecting its historical development trajectory

## Body
### History
Darkhan was established in 1961 as a planned city under Mongolia's socialist development program. The city's inception reflects the government's strategy to create industrial and administrative centers across the country during this period. According to historical records, it was designated as the capital of Darkhan-Uul Province upon its founding.

### Geography and Demographics
The city covers an area of 103 square kilometres and is situated at an elevation of 665 metres above sea level. Its coordinates are 49.4867° N, 105.9228° E. The population has shown consistent growth over the years, with figures ranging from approximately 100,443 in 2015 to 106,470 in 2019 according to UNdata. The population was 74738 in 2010, 74300 in 2007, and other figures from different years.

### Infrastructure and Communications
Darkhan uses the UTC+08:00 timezone and has the postal code 213800. The telephone trunk prefix is +976 (0) 137. The city has a water supply and sanitation improvement project referenced in the source material. The elevation above sea level is 665 metres.

### International Relations
Darkhan maintains twinning relationships with several international cities:
- Zeitz, Germany
- Kaposvár, Hungary (established in 1973)
- Ulan-Ude, Russia (established in 1967)

These relationships likely facilitate cultural exchange, economic cooperation, and technical assistance between the cities.

### Administrative Status
As the capital of Darkhan-Uul Province, Darkhan serves as the provincial administrative center. It houses government offices, including the provincial government headquarters, and provides essential services to the surrounding rural areas. The city's status as a provincial capital gives it significant administrative authority within the region.

### Cultural and Linguistic Identity
The native label for the city is "Дархан" in Mongolian script (ᠳᠠᠷᠬᠠᠨ). The official name is also "Дархан". The city appears in various language forms including Darhan, Darkhan City, and Darchan in English, and is represented in Chinese as 達爾汗 and Korean as 다르한.

### Technical Identifiers
Darkhan has multiple technical identifiers:
- Wikidata ID: Q48183
- GND ID: 7724278-6
- VIAF ID: 129133337
- SNARC ID: Q3311
- Freebase ID: /m/03cfyh
- Geonames ID: 2031964
- OpenWeatherMap ID: 2031964
- OpenStreetMap Node ID: 293932417

These identifiers are used for cross-referencing and cataloging the city in various knowledge bases and databases.

## References

1. [Source](https://mn.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/192/ACS-Activity-January-2019-1.pdf)
2. [Source](https://kaposvarmost.hu/blog/kaposvaron-tortent/2016/02/17/most-nem-lohaton-jottek.html)
3. [Source](http://м.улан-удэ.рф/industry/econom_biznes/vneshn/goroda/darhan.php)
4. [Source](https://mongolia.com/darkhan/darkhan-history/)
5. GEOnet Names Server. 2018
6. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
7. [Source](http://data.un.org/Data.aspx?d=POP&f=tableCode%3a240%3bcountryCode%3a496%3bsexCode%3a0&c=2,3,6,8,10,12,14,16,17,18&s=_countryEnglishNameOrderBy:asc,refYear:desc,areaCode:asc&v=1)
8. GeoNames
9. [Source](https://cdia.asia/project/darkhan-water-supply-and-sanitation-improvement/)
10. National Library of Israel Names and Subjects Authority File