Gyzylarbat Population 2026
Gyzylarbat has a population of 48,558, making it the #9 biggest city in 🇹🇲 Turkmenistan, located in Balkan. Roughly 0.6% of Turkmenistan's population lives here. It is about 21× smaller than Ashgabat, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
48,558
Rank in Turkmenistan
#9
Coordinates
38.98°N, 56.28°E
~103 m elevation · Asia/Ashgabat
Distance to capital (Ashgabat)
216 km
134 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Balkan
| City | Population | Rank in Turkmenistan |
|---|---|---|
| Türkmenbaşy | 91,745 | #5 |
| Balkanabat | 87,822 | #6 |
| Gumdag | 30,884 | #22 |
| Bereket | 24,500 | #25 |
| Magtymguly | 15,386 | #34 |
| Jebel | 15,056 | #35 |
Cities near Gyzylarbat
- Magtymguly15,386 people · ~60 km away
- Bereket24,500 people · ~72 km away
- Bäherden37,588 people · ~117 km away
- Gumdag30,884 people · ~148 km away
- Gökdepe33,381 people · ~172 km away
- Balkanabat87,822 people · ~175 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Gyzylarbat?
Gyzylarbat has a population of 48,558 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #9 biggest city in Turkmenistan.
What region is Gyzylarbat in?
Gyzylarbat is located in Balkan, Turkmenistan.
Is Gyzylarbat the capital of Turkmenistan?
No, the capital of Turkmenistan is Ashgabat, about 216 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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