Bäherden Population 2026

Bäherden has a population of 37,588, making it the #15 biggest city in 🇹🇲 Turkmenistan, located in Ahal. Roughly 0.5% of Turkmenistan's population lives here. It is about 27× smaller than Ashgabat, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

37,588

Rank in Turkmenistan

#15

Coordinates

38.44°N, 57.43°E

~160 m elevation · Asia/Ashgabat

Distance to capital (Ashgabat)

99 km

61 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
Gökdepe	33,381	#18
Kaka	33,315	#19
Sarahs	31,269	#21
Änew	28,653	#23

Cities near Bäherden

Gökdepe33,381 people · ~56 km away
Arkadag40,524 people · ~69 km away
Abadan39,481 people · ~79 km away
Ashgabat1,030,063 people · ~99 km away
Magtymguly15,386 people · ~100 km away
Änew28,653 people · ~113 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Bäherden?

Bäherden has a population of 37,588 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #15 biggest city in Turkmenistan.

What region is Bäherden in?

Bäherden is located in Ahal, Turkmenistan.

Is Bäherden the capital of Turkmenistan?

No, the capital of Turkmenistan is Ashgabat, about 99 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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