Arkadag Population 2026

Arkadag has a population of 40,524, making it the #11 biggest city in 🇹🇲 Turkmenistan, located in Ahal. Roughly 0.5% of Turkmenistan's population lives here. It is about 25× smaller than Ashgabat, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

40,524

Rank in Turkmenistan

#11

Coordinates

38.07°N, 58.07°E

~229 m elevation · Asia/Ashgabat

Distance to capital (Ashgabat)

31 km

19 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Ahal

City	Population	Rank in Turkmenistan
Tejen	67,488	#8
Abadan	39,481	#13
Bäherden	37,588	#15
Gökdepe	33,381	#18
Kaka	33,315	#19
Sarahs	31,269	#21
Änew	28,653	#23

Cities near Arkadag

Abadan39,481 people · ~12 km away
Gökdepe33,381 people · ~13 km away
Ashgabat1,030,063 people · ~31 km away
Änew28,653 people · ~44 km away
Bäherden37,588 people · ~69 km away
Kaka33,315 people · ~158 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Arkadag?

Arkadag has a population of 40,524 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #11 biggest city in Turkmenistan.

What region is Arkadag in?

Arkadag is located in Ahal, Turkmenistan.

Is Arkadag the capital of Turkmenistan?

No, the capital of Turkmenistan is Ashgabat, about 31 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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