Abadan Population 2026

Abadan has a population of 39,481, making it the #13 biggest city in 🇹🇲 Turkmenistan, located in Ahal. Roughly 0.5% of Turkmenistan's population lives here. It is about 26× smaller than Ashgabat, the country's biggest city.

Location of Abadan (capital Ashgabat shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

39,481

Rank in Turkmenistan

#13

Coordinates

38.05°N, 58.20°E

~228 m elevation · Asia/Ashgabat

Distance to capital (Ashgabat)

20 km

12 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Ahal

City	Population	Rank in Turkmenistan
Tejen	67,488	#8
Arkadag	40,524	#11
Bäherden	37,588	#15
Gökdepe	33,381	#18
Kaka	33,315	#19
Sarahs	31,269	#21
Änew	28,653	#23

Cities near Abadan

Arkadag40,524 people · ~12 km away
Ashgabat1,030,063 people · ~20 km away
Gökdepe33,381 people · ~24 km away
Änew28,653 people · ~34 km away
Bäherden37,588 people · ~79 km away
Kaka33,315 people · ~147 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Abadan?

Abadan has a population of 39,481 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #13 biggest city in Turkmenistan.

What region is Abadan in?

Abadan is located in Ahal, Turkmenistan.

Is Abadan the capital of Turkmenistan?

No, the capital of Turkmenistan is Ashgabat, about 20 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

← All biggest cities in Turkmenistan · Turkmenistan population by year