Gumdag Population 2026
Gumdag has a population of 30,884, making it the #22 biggest city in 🇹🇲 Turkmenistan, located in Balkan. Roughly 0.4% of Turkmenistan's population lives here. It is about 33× smaller than Ashgabat, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
30,884
Rank in Turkmenistan
#22
Coordinates
39.21°N, 54.59°E
~5 m elevation · Asia/Ashgabat
Distance to capital (Ashgabat)
358 km
222 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Balkan
| City | Population | Rank in Turkmenistan |
|---|---|---|
| Türkmenbaşy | 91,745 | #5 |
| Balkanabat | 87,822 | #6 |
| Gyzylarbat | 48,558 | #9 |
| Bereket | 24,500 | #25 |
| Magtymguly | 15,386 | #34 |
| Jebel | 15,056 | #35 |
Cities near Gumdag
- Balkanabat87,822 people · ~39 km away
- Jebel15,056 people · ~57 km away
- Bereket24,500 people · ~80 km away
- Gyzylarbat48,558 people · ~148 km away
- Türkmenbaşy91,745 people · ~167 km away
- Magtymguly15,386 people · ~170 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Gumdag?
Gumdag has a population of 30,884 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #22 biggest city in Turkmenistan.
What region is Gumdag in?
Gumdag is located in Balkan, Turkmenistan.
Is Gumdag the capital of Turkmenistan?
No, the capital of Turkmenistan is Ashgabat, about 358 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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