Daşoguz Population 2026

Daşoguz has a population of 201,142, making it the #3 biggest city in 🇹🇲 Turkmenistan, located in Dasoguz. Roughly 2.6% of Turkmenistan's population lives here. It is about 5.1× smaller than Ashgabat, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

201,142

Rank in Turkmenistan

Coordinates

41.84°N, 59.97°E

~87 m elevation · Asia/Ashgabat

Distance to capital (Ashgabat)

453 km

281 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Dasoguz

City	Population	Rank in Turkmenistan
Boldumsaz	39,532	#12
Köneürgenç	37,176	#16
Yylanly	36,594	#17
Görogly	26,770	#24
Oýrat	21,160	#26
Gubadag	17,118	#31

Cities near Daşoguz

Oýrat21,160 people · ~13 km away
Görogly26,770 people · ~21 km away
Yylanly36,594 people · ~26 km away
Gubadag17,118 people · ~27 km away
Boldumsaz39,532 people · ~41 km away
Köneürgenç37,176 people · ~86 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Daşoguz?

Daşoguz has a population of 201,142 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #3 biggest city in Turkmenistan.

What region is Daşoguz in?

Daşoguz is located in Dasoguz, Turkmenistan.

Is Daşoguz the capital of Turkmenistan?

No, the capital of Turkmenistan is Ashgabat, about 453 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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