Ashgabat Population 2026 capital

Ashgabat has a population of 1,030,063, making it the #1 biggest city in 🇹🇲 Turkmenistan, located in Ashgabat. Roughly 13% of Turkmenistan's population lives here. Ashgabat is the capital of Turkmenistan.

Location of Ashgabat. Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

1,030,063

Rank in Turkmenistan

Coordinates

37.95°N, 58.38°E

~219 m elevation · Asia/Ashgabat

Cities near Ashgabat

Änew28,653 people · ~14 km away
Abadan39,481 people · ~20 km away
Arkadag40,524 people · ~31 km away
Gökdepe33,381 people · ~44 km away
Bäherden37,588 people · ~99 km away
Kaka33,315 people · ~127 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Ashgabat?

Ashgabat has a population of 1,030,063 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1 biggest city in Turkmenistan.

What region is Ashgabat in?

Ashgabat is located in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan.

Is Ashgabat the capital of Turkmenistan?

Yes, Ashgabat is the capital of Turkmenistan.

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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