Änew Population 2026

Änew has a population of 28,653, making it the #23 biggest city in 🇹🇲 Turkmenistan, located in Ahal. Roughly 0.4% of Turkmenistan's population lives here. It is about 36× smaller than Ashgabat, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

28,653

Rank in Turkmenistan

#23

Coordinates

37.89°N, 58.52°E

~247 m elevation · Asia/Ashgabat

Distance to capital (Ashgabat)

14 km

9 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Ahal

City	Population	Rank in Turkmenistan
Tejen	67,488	#8
Arkadag	40,524	#11
Abadan	39,481	#13
Bäherden	37,588	#15
Gökdepe	33,381	#18
Kaka	33,315	#19
Sarahs	31,269	#21

Cities near Änew

Ashgabat1,030,063 people · ~14 km away
Abadan39,481 people · ~34 km away
Arkadag40,524 people · ~44 km away
Gökdepe33,381 people · ~57 km away
Bäherden37,588 people · ~113 km away
Kaka33,315 people · ~114 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Änew?

Änew has a population of 28,653 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #23 biggest city in Turkmenistan.

What region is Änew in?

Änew is located in Ahal, Turkmenistan.

Is Änew the capital of Turkmenistan?

No, the capital of Turkmenistan is Ashgabat, about 14 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.

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