Sarahs Population 2026

Sarahs has a population of 31,269, making it the #21 biggest city in 🇹🇲 Turkmenistan, located in Ahal. Roughly 0.4% of Turkmenistan's population lives here. It is about 33× smaller than Ashgabat, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

31,269

Rank in Turkmenistan

#21

Coordinates

36.52°N, 61.21°E

~284 m elevation · Asia/Ashgabat

Distance to capital (Ashgabat)

297 km

184 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Ahal

City	Population	Rank in Turkmenistan
Tejen	67,488	#8
Arkadag	40,524	#11
Abadan	39,481	#13
Bäherden	37,588	#15
Gökdepe	33,381	#18
Kaka	33,315	#19
Änew	28,653	#23

Cities near Sarahs

Tejen67,488 people · ~114 km away
Mary167,027 people · ~131 km away
Yolöten37,705 people · ~133 km away
Türkmengala16,696 people · ~141 km away
Çaşgyn15,470 people · ~145 km away
Bayramaly70,376 people · ~148 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Sarahs?

Sarahs has a population of 31,269 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #21 biggest city in Turkmenistan.

What region is Sarahs in?

Sarahs is located in Ahal, Turkmenistan.

Is Sarahs the capital of Turkmenistan?

No, the capital of Turkmenistan is Ashgabat, about 297 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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