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.

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

CityPopulationRank in Turkmenistan
Türkmenbaşy91,745#5
Balkanabat87,822#6
Gyzylarbat48,558#9
Bereket24,500#25
Magtymguly15,386#34
Jebel15,056#35

Cities near Gumdag

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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