Gubadag Population 2026

Gubadag has a population of 17,118, making it the #31 biggest city in 🇹🇲 Turkmenistan, located in Dasoguz. Roughly 0.2% of Turkmenistan's population lives here. It is about 60× smaller than Ashgabat, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

17,118

Rank in Turkmenistan

#31

Coordinates

42.08°N, 59.95°E

~80 m elevation · Asia/Ashgabat

Distance to capital (Ashgabat)

478 km

297 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Dasoguz

City	Population	Rank in Turkmenistan
Daşoguz	201,142	#3
Boldumsaz	39,532	#12
Köneürgenç	37,176	#16
Yylanly	36,594	#17
Görogly	26,770	#24
Oýrat	21,160	#26

Cities near Gubadag

Oýrat21,160 people · ~15 km away
Boldumsaz39,532 people · ~24 km away
Daşoguz201,142 people · ~27 km away
Yylanly36,594 people · ~37 km away
Görogly26,770 people · ~48 km away
Köneürgenç37,176 people · ~71 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Gubadag?

Gubadag has a population of 17,118 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #31 biggest city in Turkmenistan.

What region is Gubadag in?

Gubadag is located in Dasoguz, Turkmenistan.

Is Gubadag the capital of Turkmenistan?

No, the capital of Turkmenistan is Ashgabat, about 478 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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